Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 50'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 45'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 52'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 37'500 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 40'200 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 32'143 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Bühnenhandwerker/in
You set up and take down stage sets. You also ensure smooth operations in the theatre.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You shape theatre performances by building and changing stage sets and scenery.
The magic of the stage happens behind the scenes. As a Bühnenhandwerker/in, you make sure that scenery, furniture, and lights are exactly where they need to be. You work closely with the stage manager. You adapt quickly to last-minute changes. Your craft combines creativity with technical know-how. Every performance succeeds thanks to your careful preparation and strong back.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryEvent Technology, Stagecraft & Film
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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 Theaterschauspielerin. Based on 20 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-11% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 52'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 37'950 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 29'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 46'507 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 50'400 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bühnenhandwerker/in
Official education path
There is no formal training. Instead, you receive on-the-job training after completing basic vocational education.
Typical training path
Bühnenhandwerker/in
Prerequisites
- Handwerkliche Grundausbildung (e.g. Schreiner, Zimmerin, Polymechaniker, Metallbauerin)
Requirements
- Handwerkliches Geschick
- Muskelkraft
- Teamfähigkeit
- Beherrschung einschlägiger Befestigungsmaterialien und deren Anwendungstechniken
- Zuverlässigkeit
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Manual skills
- Physical endurance
- Teamwork
- Strength control
- Material knowledge
- Reliability
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the dark hall. You push heavy scenery onto the stage while the musicians tune their instruments. Within minutes, you turn the empty space into a new world.
- You place furniture and props according to the stage manager's instructions.
- You safely remove old scenery and lay down new carpets.
- You operate the curtain and control technical processes during rehearsals.
- You rebuild stage sets on an open stage in the shortest time possible.
- You repair or add decoration parts quickly and precisely as ordered.
Working conditions
You typically work in theatres, opera houses, or on touring stages. You often move between the workshop, storage, and the actual stage.
Where to learn
- Schweizer Verband Technischer Bühnen- und Veranstaltungsberufe svtbRäffelstrasse 20, 8045 Zürich
Strengths
- Manual skills
- Physical endurance
- Teamwork
- Strength control
- Material knowledge
- Reliability
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Irregular working hours
- Time pressure
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