Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 70'326 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 71'500 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 87'075 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 85'072 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 98'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 90'000 |
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Swiss professionsConstruction
Akustiker/in
You analyse sound phenomena and develop effective noise protection concepts
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Akustiker/in examines sound and develops solutions for noise protection, room acoustics, and technical systems
Sound surrounds us constantly, but its impact needs careful planning. As Akustiker/in, you study sound phenomena scientifically and practically. You develop targeted measures for noise protection, room acoustics, and technical sound systems. You often work for municipalities, cantons, or the federal government. Your expertise improves quality of life and ensures safe acoustic environments for people
FieldConstruction
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryElectrical Engineering
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Acousticienne. Based on 152 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+24% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 71'625 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 75'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 83'300 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 89'100 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 91'171 | 27 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 98'750 | 12 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 96'499 | 10 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 84'500 | 55 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 84'150 | 10 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 75'000 | 32 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 73'080 | 21 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Dipl. Akustiker/in SGA
Official education path
You enter the field through specialised further training or a completed university degree. The focus is on physics and acoustics
Typical training path
Dipl. Akustiker/in SGA
Prerequisites
- Theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of acoustics
- Individual membership of the SGA
- Degree from a Hochschule (ETH, Universität, Fachhochschule), Höhere Fachschule HF Technik, or technical vocational apprenticeship EFZ with proof of basic training in physics and mathematics
- At least 3 years of full-time professional experience in the field of acoustics
Where this can lead
Career changes are possible. You need a technical degree and proven practical experience in acoustics
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Technical understanding
- Precise work
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in front of a measuring device. You analyse sound propagation in a planned building. Then you prepare the technical data for a noise protection concept
- You study sound phenomena in different buildings and environments
- You develop targeted measures for effective noise protection
- You plan the acoustic design of concert halls and rooms
- You calculate sound propagation and create emission forecasts
- You design technical sound systems for public events
- You check the acoustic effectiveness of evacuation systems
- You create detailed reports for public clients
Working conditions
You usually work in planning offices, for engineering service providers, or in the public sector. Your projects often take you to construction sites, concert halls, or government offices
Where to learn
- Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Akustik SGA-SSA c/o Hochschule Luzern - Technik & Architektur Institut für Elektrotechnik, IETTechnikumstrasse 21, 6048 Horw
- TBZ Technische Berufsschule ZürichSihlquai 101, 8090 Zürich
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Technical understanding
- Precise work
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Trade-offs
- Field measurements
- Regulatory requirements
- Project-related strain
- Professional specialisation
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