Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 63'570 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 71'681 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 72'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 76'533 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 79'000 |
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Swiss professionsMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Metallbaupraktiker/in EBA
You manufacture metal structures and assemble them precisely
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Metallbaupraktiker/in EBA manufacture metal parts and assemble them on construction sites
In the workshop and on the construction site, you design metal structures. You read technical drawings, cut materials exactly, and assemble facade elements. With strong craftsmanship and technical understanding, you ensure stable results. The work requires precision, physical fitness, and good teamwork in the construction industry. You wear protective clothing and work closely with other specialists
FieldMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryMetalwork & Foundry
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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 Metal Constructor. Based on 484 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 76'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 67'399 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 66'682 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 72'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Aargau | CHF 78'000 | 37 |
| Zurich | CHF 77'805 | 49 |
| Berne | CHF 74'118 | 35 |
| Fribourg | CHF 71'500 | 62 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 70'525 | 12 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 69'129 | 30 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Industry various | CHF 71'750 | 30 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 69'888 | 119 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 69'588 | 261 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 68'620 | 52 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Metallbaupraktiker/in EBA
- ⏱ 2 Jahre
Official education path
The training lasts 2 years and takes place at the company and at the vocational school.
Typical training path
Metallbaupraktiker/in EBA
Curriculum
- Aufgaben
- Strukturieren Herstellen, Nachbearbeiten und Montage von Metallbaukonstruktionen und -objekten
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- manual dexterity
- no fear of heights
- physical endurance
- teamwork
- no hypersensitivity to noise
- good spatial awareness
- accuracy and care
- 1Aufgaben
- 2Strukturieren Herstellen, Nachbearbeiten und Montage von Metallbaukonstruktionen und -objekten
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Manual dexterity
- Physical endurance
- Teamwork
- Accuracy and care
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You check construction plans in the workshop before cutting metal sheets precisely. In the afternoon, you assemble facade elements on the construction site together with your team.
- You check construction plans and prepare the workshop for new orders.
- You cut metal sheets and drill precise holes for assembly.
- You operate machines and join parts by welding or screwing them together.
- You install doors, windows, and railings according to the given survey points.
- You treat surfaces with rust protection and seal joints carefully.
- You help lift large components and adjust elements exactly.
Working conditions
You mainly work in small and medium-sized metal construction companies. You often move between the workshop and the construction site.
Where to learn
- AM SuisseSeestr. 105, 8002 Zürich
Strengths
- Manual dexterity
- Physical endurance
- Teamwork
- Accuracy and care
Trade-offs
- Noise and risks
- Weather-dependent work
- Physical exertion
- Project deadlines
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