Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 64'189 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 66'850 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 73'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 75'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 89'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 92'750 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsPlanning & Engineering Design
Gebäudetechnikplaner/in Sanitär EFZ
You plan modern sanitary systems for buildings. You ensure a safe supply of drinking water and gas.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You design digital plans for sanitary and gas systems. You oversee their implementation on site.
As a Gebäudetechnikplaner/in Sanitär EFZ, you shape the technical lifelines of modern buildings. You develop precise plans for water, gas, and wastewater. You combine technical know-how with modern CAD software. Your goal is a safe, hygienic, and efficient supply for clients and residents. You work closely with architects and engineers on site.
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 Gebäudearchitektin. Based on 498 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+17% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 64'400 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 65'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 69'225 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 75'200 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Thurgau | CHF 75'400 | 15 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 72'200 | 13 |
| Berne | CHF 71'500 | 45 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 70'100 | 34 |
| Solothurn | CHF 70'000 | 16 |
| Lucerne | CHF 68'900 | 35 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | CHF 82'400 | 13 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 70'980 | 33 |
| Legal / Business advice | CHF 70'300 | 14 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 68'324 | 401 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 64'125 | 8 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Gebäudetechnikplaner/in Sanitär EFZ
- ⏱ 4 Jahre
Official education path
You complete a four-year dual apprenticeship. You attend weekly school days and complete company internships.
Typical training path
Gebäudetechnikplaner/in Sanitär EFZ
Curriculum
- Planen von Gebäudetechnikanlagen
- Modellieren und Visualisieren von Gebäudetechnikanlagen
- Planen von Sanitäranlagen
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- Enjoyment of technical drawing (by hand and with the computer)
- Ability to visualize objects spatially
- Precise and careful way of working
- Organisational skills
- Sociability and communication skills
- Enjoyment of teamwork
- Skill in negotiating
- 1Planen von Gebäudetechnikanlagen
- 2Modellieren und Visualisieren von Gebäudetechnikanlagen
- 3Planen von Sanitäranlagen
Where this can lead
A lateral entry is possible with a shortened apprenticeship in related building technology areas.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical drawing
- Spatial imagination
- Careful working method
- Team communication
- Organisational skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at the computer. You check a digital model of a sanitary system for correct pipe routes. Then you discuss the details with the experts on site. You coordinate the implementation smoothly.
- You note the client's wishes. You document the need for sanitary systems.
- You design digital plans and models for drinking water and gas supply networks.
- You check hygiene regulations and safety standards when planning the pipes.
- You select suitable components. You calculate the exact costs.
- You create material lists. You place orders for the construction site.
- You accompany the installation on site. You check the function.
- You create operating manuals. You train staff on how to use the systems.
Working conditions
You work mainly at the office computer. You develop digital drafts there. On site, you exchange ideas with plumbers and architects.
Where to learn
- Schweizerisch-Liechtensteinischer Gebäudetechnikverband (suissetec)Auf der Mauer 11, 8021 Zürich
Strengths
- Technical drawing
- Spatial imagination
- Careful working method
- Team communication
- Organisational skills
Trade-offs
- Office work
- Site visits
- Responsibility
- Coordination effort
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