Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 62'400 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 62'140 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 69'200 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 74'850 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 73'800 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 94'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Veranstaltungstechniker/in BP
Technical planning and execution for large events
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You plan and set up the technical equipment for theatres, concerts and trade fairs
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryAudiovisual Media
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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 Event Technician. Based on 182 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 63'400 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 70'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 64'300 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 70'280 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 71'500 | 15 |
| Zurich | CHF 71'085 | 61 |
| Lucerne | CHF 68'900 | 17 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism / Travel / Recreation | CHF 76'800 | 14 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 72'000 | 25 |
| Industry various | CHF 71'500 | 9 |
| Media / Printing / Publishing | CHF 67'738 | 26 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 67'625 | 8 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 63'791 | 64 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Veranstaltungstechniker/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 4 Semester, berufsbegleitend (ca. 560 Lektionen plus Praxisteil)
Official education path
You complete a part-time course of four semesters to earn the federal professional certificate.
Typical training path
Veranstaltungstechniker/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) in a profession in the event industry, or a tertiary degree, or equivalent qualification, and at least three years of professional experience in event technology in the field of Stage / Light (depending on the focus)
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) in another field and at least five years of professional experience in event technology in the field of Stage / Light (depending on the focus)
Requirements
- Sense of responsibility
- Technical understanding
- Organizational skills
- Physical resilience
- Ability to lead employees and work in a team
Where this can lead
A career change is possible with an EFZ and relevant professional experience. Tertiary graduates can also take the exam.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Organizational skills
- Physical stamina
- Team leadership
- Safety awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the technical control desk and check the final cable connections. Meanwhile, the stage is prepared for the performance in the background. You direct the team with clear instructions until all spotlights and speakers are ready.
- You plan technical processes and create detailed plans for cabling and equipment.
- You coordinate the setup of stage systems and check technical safety.
- You program lighting effects and adjust the lighting for each performance.
- You create budgets and control costs for materials and staff.
- You instruct staff and ensure smooth workflows during the event.
- You install and maintain machines, cranes and mounting systems for the technology.
- You check special effects and ensure safe handling of pyrotechnics.
Working conditions
You work in theatres, at concert stages, trade fairs or in event agencies. You often have to coordinate setup and teardown in noisy halls or under tight deadlines.
Where to learn
- Schweizer Verband technischer Bühnen- und Veranstaltungsberufe svtb-asttMainaustr. 30, 8034 Zürich
- TBZ Technische Berufsschule ZürichSihlquai 101, 8090 Zürich
- Association romande technique organisation spectacle (artos) QG center Route de laChaux 4, 1030 Bussigny
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Organizational skills
- Physical stamina
- Team leadership
- Safety awareness
Trade-offs
- Irregular hours
- Time pressure
- Noise exposure
- Physical effort
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