Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 85'997 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 86'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 94'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 97'837 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 103'279 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 100'000 |
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Swiss professionsConstruction
Steintechniker/in
Technical planning and cost calculation for natural stone work in the craft sector
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You plan stone processing, prepare cost estimates, and coordinate natural stone projects in the craft sector.
Steintechniker/in blend craftsmanship with technology and planning. In stone masonry workshops, you handle the technical processing of orders and create precise cost estimates. Whether in the office, the quarry, or on the construction site: you ensure natural stone work is completed on time and matches the architects' plans. Your expertise is highly valued for heritage restoration or modern architecture projects.
FieldConstruction
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryConstruction
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Studien- und Berufsberaterin. Based on 187 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+7% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 89'042 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 97'674 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 86'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 95'400 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 95'745 | 25 |
| Geneva | CHF 90'789 | 26 |
| Vaud | CHF 89'912 | 40 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | CHF 101'300 | 10 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 99'750 | 5 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 96'554 | 84 |
| Consulting various | CHF 90'458 | 28 |
| Education | CHF 87'000 | 46 |
| Recruitment agency / Staffing | CHF 79'000 | 6 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Steintechniker/in
Official education path
Training is provided through initial vocational education, leading to a federal proficiency certificate in stone masonry.
Typical training path
Steintechniker/in
Prerequisites
- Grundbildung mit eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis EFZ
Requirements
- Ability to develop, carry out, and review projects
- Flair for numbers
- Leadership and social skills
- Physical resilience
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Cost estimation skills
- Project organization
- Creative consulting
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You work at the planning desk and review technical drawings for new stone projects. Then you visit the construction site to check material quality and track progress.
- You plan and coordinate the technical processing of natural stone work.
- You create detailed drawings and component designs for construction projects.
- You measure construction volumes and calculate the required material quantities.
- You prepare cost estimates and review internal company costs.
- You support architects in designing stone processing details.
- You supervise the restoration of historic buildings on site.
- You check the quality of delivered stone material at the quarry.
Working conditions
You work mainly in stone masonry offices, on construction sites, and in quarries. You occasionally support restoration work at historic monuments.
Where to learn
- Naturstein-Verband Schweiz NVSSeilerstr. 22, 3001 Bern
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Cost estimation skills
- Project organization
- Creative consulting
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Responsibility pressure
- Weather dependency
- Office work
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