Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 58'800 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 61'200 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 64'850 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 66'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 71'795 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 72'000 |
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Swiss professionsConstruction
Plattenlegerpraktiker/in EBA
You lay and repair floor and wall tiles on construction sites.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You prepare construction sites, measure areas, lay and cut tiles, and repair existing flooring.
As Plattenlegerpraktiker/in EBA, you prepare and lay floor and wall coverings. You measure areas precisely, calculate material costs, and plan transport. On site, you cut tiles, apply adhesive, and align them exactly. During renovations, you remove old coverings and prepare the subfloor. Your work requires manual dexterity, physical stamina, and a sharp eye for detail.
FieldConstruction
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryPainting, Plastering & Tiling
Swissdoc 0.450.65.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Floorer. Based on 547 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 65'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 65'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 65'050 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 69'600 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Land | CHF 70'214 | 12 |
| Lucerne | CHF 68'900 | 41 |
| Zurich | CHF 67'286 | 98 |
| Vaud | CHF 67'000 | 47 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 66'950 | 14 |
| Valais | CHF 66'800 | 12 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Service sector in general | CHF 75'650 | 8 |
| Industry various | CHF 67'153 | 6 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 66'000 | 367 |
| Agriculture / Forestry / Wood | CHF 64'700 | 5 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 64'500 | 117 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 58'800 | 9 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Plattenlegerpraktiker/in EBA
- ⏱ 2 Jahre
Official education path
The training takes 2 years at a company. You attend vocational school one day a week.
Typical training path
Plattenlegerpraktiker/in EBA
Curriculum
- Plattenarbeiten Administration Arbeitssicherheit, Gesundheitsschutz und Umweltschutz
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- handwerkliches Geschick
- gute Gesundheit
- kräftige körperliche Verfassung
- körperliche Beweglichkeit
- genaue, sorgfältige Arbeitsweise
- 1Plattenarbeiten Administration Arbeitssicherheit, Gesundheitsschutz und Umweltschutz
Where this can lead
A lateral entry is often possible through a shortened apprenticeship as Plattenleger/in EFZ. This opens up further education paths.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Manual dexterity
- Physical stamina
- Careful work style
- Teamwork skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You kneel on the prepared subfloor. You check the surface level and spread the adhesive evenly. Then you place the cut tiles exactly where they belong. You check the result with a spirit level.
- You measure construction areas precisely and calculate material needs.
- You plan transport, prepare quotes, and coordinate workflows.
- You check floors and walls for levelness and tightness.
- You cut tiles with special machines and tools.
- You lay the tiles according to plans and check the alignment.
- You fill the joints, clean the surface, and protect it from dirt.
- You repair damaged coverings and prepare subfloors for new installations.
Working conditions
You usually work for small to medium-sized tile laying companies. You change construction sites regularly. Your tasks take place mostly indoors. You often work kneeling or bent over.
Where to learn
- CERUNIQKeramikweg 3, 6252 Dagmersellen
Strengths
- Manual dexterity
- Physical stamina
- Careful work style
- Teamwork skills
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Weather dependency
- Regular site changes
- Dust and noise
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