Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 80'500 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 83'400 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 91'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 91'450 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 104'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 110'250 |
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Swiss professionsConstruction
Strassenmarkierer/in
You apply precise markings and symbols on roads and squares.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You work outdoors and use stencils or machines to apply exact road markings and directions.
The asphalt awaits clear lines and precise symbols. As a Strassenmarkierer/in, you work outdoors to ensure visibility and safety in traffic. You use stencils and spray equipment to follow set plans. Your daily work requires physical fitness, flexibility, and a steady hand with paints and materials. You help shape public space this way.
FieldConstruction
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryConstruction
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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 Hochbauingenieur. Based on 363 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 93'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 85'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 84'250 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 91'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 94'250 | 95 |
| Vaud | CHF 91'000 | 13 |
| Aargau | CHF 84'750 | 26 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 84'500 | 28 |
| Berne | CHF 80'600 | 40 |
| Lucerne | CHF 80'000 | 22 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Service sector in general | CHF 101'400 | 7 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 85'965 | 330 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Strassenmarkierer/in
Official education path
Training is mainly job-based or provided through company onboarding with practical exercises.
Typical training path
Strassenmarkierer/in
Prerequisites
- Grundbildung mit eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis EFZ
- Grundbildung mit eidg. Attest EBA
- On-the-job training
- Driver's license Cat. B is an advantage
Requirements
- Physical resilience (heat, paint fumes etc.)
- Enjoyment of working outdoors
- Good German language skills in speaking and writing
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Physical fitness
- Precision in detail
- Flexibility
- Technical understanding
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You place the stencils on the asphalt and fill them with the right paint while the sun shines down. After each line, you check the accuracy before moving to the next section.
- You carefully prepare the surface before you start marking.
- You position the stencils exactly according to the set plans on the asphalt.
- You fill the templates with special paints or plastics for lasting results.
- You check the fresh markings for evenness and correct symbols.
- You maintain and clean the spray equipment for the next step.
Working conditions
You work exclusively outdoors on roads, parking lots, sports fields, and public areas. Depending on the job, you move between different construction sites and traffic zones.
Strengths
- Physical fitness
- Precision in detail
- Flexibility
- Technical understanding
Trade-offs
- Weather dependency
- Proximity to traffic
- Physical strain
- Chemical exposure
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