Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 60'722 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 62'852 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 67'275 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 71'500 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 75'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 78'000 |
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Swiss professionsPlanning & Engineering Design
Gebäudetechnikplaner/in Lüftung EFZ
Plan ventilation and air conditioning systems for modern buildings
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You plan ventilation and air conditioning systems. You create CAD drawings. You support implementation on site.
As a Gebäudetechnikplaner/in Lüftung EFZ, you shape the indoor climate for new builds and renovations. You calculate exact air volumes. You choose suitable components. You develop precise plans with CAD software. On site, you support installation. You coordinate experts. You ensure all technical requirements are met on time. Your work combines technical know-how with precise planning. You create healthy airflows and energy-efficient systems in modern buildings.
FieldPlanning & Engineering Design
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryBuilding services: plumbing, HVAC
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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 Ventilation Engineer. Based on 1,356 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+13% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 65'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 66'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 69'210 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 73'655 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zug | CHF 77'823 | 13 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 74'775 | 46 |
| Schaffhausen | CHF 73'537 | 12 |
| Geneva | CHF 72'100 | 117 |
| Vaud | CHF 72'000 | 91 |
| Zurich | CHF 71'500 | 161 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Education | CHF 78'000 | 5 |
| Utilities | CHF 70'000 | 91 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 68'950 | 373 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 68'694 | 80 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 68'145 | 692 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 68'100 | 28 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Gebäudetechnikplaner/in Lüftung EFZ
- ⏱ 4 Jahre
Official education path
The training lasts 4 years in a company. You attend block courses at the vocational school.
Typical training path
Gebäudetechnikplaner/in Lüftung EFZ
Curriculum
- Planen von Gebäudetechnikanlagen
- Modellieren und Visualisieren von Gebäudetechnikanlagen
- Planen von Lüftungs- und Klimaanlagen
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- Enjoyment of technical drawing (by hand and with the computer)
- Interest in physical processes
- Sense for technical details
- Understanding of abstract relationships
- Accurate and careful working style
- Organisational skills
- Sociability and communication skills
- Enjoyment of team work
- Skill in negotiation
- 1Planen von Gebäudetechnikanlagen
- 2Modellieren und Visualisieren von Gebäudetechnikanlagen
- 3Planen von Lüftungs- und Klimaanlagen
Where this can lead
Career changers can often complete a shortened apprenticeship in related building technology fields like heating or plumbing.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Precise drawing
- Team communication
- Careful working style
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your computer. You adjust airflows for a new office building using CAD software. Then you visit the construction site. You coordinate fan installation with the craftsmen.
- You calculate the required air volume for different room types. You document the requirements.
- You create precise plans and digital models for the systems using CAD software.
- You choose suitable components like fans and air filters for sound protection.
- On site, you support the installation. You coordinate with craftsmen.
- You check the system commissioning. You create operating manuals for users.
- You prepare material lists carefully. You coordinate timely deliveries to the construction site.
Working conditions
You work mainly at your desk in the office. You plan technical systems there. You occasionally visit construction sites. You coordinate installation with local experts.
Where to learn
- Schweizerisch-Liechtensteinischer Gebäudetechnikverband (suissetec)Auf der Mauer 11, 8021 Zürich
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Precise drawing
- Team communication
- Careful working style
Trade-offs
- Desk work
- Site visits
- Project responsibility
- Technical updates
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