Salary by experience
View as table
| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 67'200 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 69'824 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 70'900 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 72'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 72'101 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsConstruction
Maurer/in EBA
You support outdoor construction projects with practical craftsmanship.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Maurer/in EBA prepare construction sites, carry out simple building tasks, and always work outdoors.
Solid craftsmanship lies at the heart of every construction project. As Maurer/in EBA, you support experienced professionals in preparing and carrying out building work. You read plans, store materials, pour concrete under guidance, and document your progress. Working outdoors demands your fitness and your ability to adapt to changing weather. With your solid initial training, you lay the foundation for a secure career in the construction industry.
FieldConstruction
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryPlanning & Civil Engineering
Swissdoc 0.430.51.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Bricklayer. Based on 1,602 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+5% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 68'625 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 69'012 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 67'623 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 72'000 |
Top earning cantons
View as table
| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Solothurn | CHF 72'000 | 26 |
| Thurgau | CHF 72'000 | 41 |
| Lucerne | CHF 71'500 | 78 |
| Berne | CHF 71'000 | 150 |
| Zurich | CHF 71'000 | 183 |
| Aargau | CHF 70'990 | 98 |
Top paying industries
View as table
| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture / Forestry / Wood | CHF 104'000 | 8 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 78'000 | 10 |
| Recruitment agency / Staffing | CHF 72'166 | 8 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 72'000 | 6 |
| Education | CHF 70'000 | 9 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 69'868 | 1,367 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Maurer/in EBA
- ⏱ 2 Jahre
Official education path
The training lasts two years and combines practical work at a construction company with vocational school lessons.
Typical training path
Maurer/in EBA
Curriculum
- Vorbereiten der zugeteilten Bauarbeiten
- Unterstützen bei Bauarbeiten
- Ausführen von übertragenen Bauarbeiten
- Kommunizieren und Zusammenarbeiten im Team auf der Baustelle
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- handwerkliches Geschick
- praktisches Verständnis
- Fähigkeit, sich Sachen räumlich vorzustellen
- gute Gesundheit
- körperliche Fitness
- Schwindelfreiheit bzw. keine Höhenangst
- Wetterfestigkeit
- Teamfähigkeit
- 1Vorbereiten der zugeteilten Bauarbeiten
- 2Unterstützen bei Bauarbeiten
- 3Ausführen von übertragenen Bauarbeiten
- 4Kommunizieren und Zusammenarbeiten im Team auf der Baustelle
Where this can lead
A career change is possible with a completed initial training in the construction industry or similar practical experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Practical craftsmanship
- Physical fitness
- Teamwork skills
- Spatial awareness
- Weather resistance
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You check the construction plans, store the necessary materials, and prepare the work area for the next concrete pouring project.
- You read construction plans and follow the given instructions precisely.
- You carefully store and sort building materials on site.
- You support the team in measuring and marking out the building components.
- You pour concrete and lay bricks under the supervision of experienced professionals.
- You document completed building work and dispose of waste in an environmentally friendly way.
- You maintain your tools and secure the construction site.
Working conditions
You work outdoors on construction sites for companies of all sizes, regardless of the weather. You always wear protective equipment and coordinate your tasks within the team.
Where to learn
- Schweizerischer Baumeisterverband SBV GrundbildungWeinbergstrasse 49, 8042 Zürich
Strengths
- Practical craftsmanship
- Physical fitness
- Teamwork skills
- Spatial awareness
- Weather resistance
Trade-offs
- Weather dependency
- Physical strain
- Working at heights
- Noise and dust
06 · Similar
