Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 73'235 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 84'500 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 88'500 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 90'500 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 92'150 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 97'500 |
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Swiss professionsBuilding Services
Brunnenmeister/in BP
You secure the drinking water supply and monitor water quality
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Brunnenmeister/in BP control water systems, monitor quality, and ensure a secure supply.
As Brunnenmeister/in BP, you guarantee clean drinking water. You monitor pumps, filters, and storage tanks. You program measuring devices and ensure all hygiene rules are followed. In case of breakdowns or shortages, you act quickly. Your work combines technical know-how with strict environmental awareness. You also maintain direct contact with authorities and construction firms.
FieldBuilding Services
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryBuilding Services: Operations & Maintenance
Swissdoc 0.440.70.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Brunnenmeisterin. Based on 84 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+22% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 75'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 82'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 86'625 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 91'650 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 94'783 | 13 |
| Vaud | CHF 77'500 | 20 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 101'400 | 7 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 86'754 | 25 |
| Utilities | CHF 84'500 | 44 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Brunnenmeister/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 9 Monate berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The further training lasts 9 months while working. It leads to the federal advanced certificate.
Typical training path
Brunnenmeister/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) or equivalent qualification and at least 3 years of professional experience in a water supply company (WVU) or in a private company that performs corresponding tasks on behalf of the WVU
- at least 7 years of professional experience in a water supply company (WVU) or in a private company that performs corresponding tasks on behalf of the WVU and required module completions or equivalency certificates
Requirements
- independent working style
- strong sense of responsibility
- reliability
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible if you already have completed initial training and several years of professional experience in water supply.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Independent work
- Sense of responsibility
- Technical understanding
- Communication skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at a pump station. You check pipe pressure values while a digital display shows water quality. If needed, you replace faulty valves on site. You also adjust filter systems to current conditions.
- You monitor pumps and pipes for proper function.
- You program automatic measuring devices to check water quality.
- You check fill levels and pressures in drinking water storage tanks.
- You replace faulty components and maintain the systems.
- You develop measures to reduce water consumption during dry periods.
- You lead small teams and train staff in procedures.
- You advise authorities and construction companies on network connections and pipes.
- You prepare cost estimates for maintenance and infrastructure upgrades.
Working conditions
You usually work for municipal or cantonal water supply authorities. You are often outdoors. Your tasks take place at pump stations, well sites, and in water tanks.
Where to learn
- Fachverband für Wasser, Gas und Wärme SVGW Grütlistr. 44Postfach 2110, 8027 Zürich
- Schweiz. Brunnenmeister-VerbandAllmendstr. 15, 6062 Wilen
Strengths
- Independent work
- Sense of responsibility
- Technical understanding
- Communication skills
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Weather dependence
- Stressful situations
- Compliance with regulations
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