Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 74'400 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 75'342 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 81'972 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 88'400 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 95'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 88'725 |
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Swiss professionsCulture & Media
Veranstaltungsfachmann/-frau EFZ
You design technical stage and event setups for successful occasions.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You plan, install and operate technical systems for stages, trade fairs and live events.
As a Veranstaltungsfachmann/-frau EFZ, you ensure that technical processes run smoothly at major events. You plan the installation, set up lighting and sound equipment and operate complex control systems. You work closely with teams to guarantee safety and quality at every event. Your work covers theatres, trade fairs and live concerts.
FieldCulture & Media
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryAudiovisual Media
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Event Specialist. Based on 956 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 80'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 78'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 83'600 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 81'188 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Solothurn | CHF 94'941 | 12 |
| Zug | CHF 90'376 | 13 |
| Aargau | CHF 87'000 | 32 |
| Geneva | CHF 85'000 | 52 |
| Vaud | CHF 85'000 | 79 |
| Zurich | CHF 84'850 | 240 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Technology | CHF 97'100 | 24 |
| Insurance | CHF 96'300 | 20 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 95'441 | 46 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 93'000 | 5 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 92'725 | 24 |
| Utilities | CHF 91'084 | 11 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Veranstaltungsfachmann/-frau EFZ
- ⏱ 4 Jahre
Official education path
Training takes place through a 4-year dual apprenticeship. You gain practical experience in event companies or theatres.
Typical training path
Veranstaltungsfachmann/-frau EFZ
Curriculum
- Aufbauen, Einrichten und Bedienen
- Beleuchtungstechnik
- Tontechnik
- Aufnehmen, Übertragen und Projizieren
- Videotechnik
- Aufstellen, Montieren, Demontieren und Bedienen der Bühnenbauten
- Bearbeiten, Verwalten und Übertragen der Medienintegration
- Bewerten und Einsetzen der Spezialeffekte
- Beurteilen und Umsetzen der Sicherheitstechnik
- Organisieren, Bereitstellen und Prüfen der Energieversorgung
- Planen und Durchführen der Produktionsabläufe
- Sicherstellen der Materialbewirtschaftung
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- technical understanding
- good physical condition (colour vision, physical endurance, full hearing)
- no fear of heights
- organisation skills
- strong teamwork skills
- spatial awareness
- 1Aufbauen, Einrichten und Bedienen
- 2Beleuchtungstechnik
- 3Tontechnik
- 4Aufnehmen, Übertragen und Projizieren
- 5Videotechnik
- 6Aufstellen, Montieren, Demontieren und Bedienen der Bühnenbauten
- 7Bearbeiten, Verwalten und Übertragen der Medienintegration
- 8Bewerten und Einsetzen der Spezialeffekte
- 9Beurteilen und Umsetzen der Sicherheitstechnik
- 10Organisieren, Bereitstellen und Prüfen der Energieversorgung
- 11Planen und Durchführen der Produktionsabläufe
- 12Sicherstellen der Materialbewirtschaftung
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Physical endurance
- Teamwork
- Organisation skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the prep station. You wire the microphones and speakers precisely for the evening. During the event, you adjust the lighting and sound live to match the stage needs.
- You read technical drawings to plan stage and booth installations precisely.
- You select materials, transport them to the venue and build the stage correctly.
- You install and wire sound, lighting and video equipment for safe operation.
- You set up microphones, computers and control units to prepare the technical gear optimally.
- You adjust lighting and sound live during the event to meet stage requirements.
- You operate special lamps, mixing desks and projectors to ensure visual and audio quality.
- You control special effects like fog machines or laser systems. You also broadcast audio and video live.
- You dismantle the gear after the event. You clear the area and store equipment safely.
Working conditions
You work in theatres, event venues, recording studios and fair construction companies. You are often on the move between different event locations. You organise the technical setup on site.
Where to learn
- Schweizer Verband technischer Bühnen- und Veranstaltungsberufe (SVTB)Affolternstrasse 52, 8050 Zürich
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Physical endurance
- Teamwork
- Organisation skills
Trade-offs
- Irregular working hours
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
- Travel demands
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