Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 63'343 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 64'933 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 68'830 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 72'484 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 77'086 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 81'986 |
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Swiss professionsPrinting
Printmedienpraktiker/in EBA
You produce printed materials and advertising media in the workshop
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You support print shops and workshops in producing printed materials, packaging, and advertising media
In workshops and print shops, you keep production running smoothly. You prepare orders, choose materials, and set up machines. Whether it is paper, cardboard, or canvases, you monitor the printing process and ensure clean results. You work closely with experts and solve technical issues every day.
FieldPrinting
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryPrint Media Production
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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 Assistant. Based on 11,776 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 70'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 66'014 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 67'002 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 71'086 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Nidwalden | CHF 75'200 | 12 |
| Zug | CHF 75'000 | 150 |
| Schaffhausen | CHF 72'591 | 34 |
| Zurich | CHF 72'396 | 1,513 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 72'100 | 304 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 72'000 | 187 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 81'150 | 381 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 77'765 | 735 |
| Education | CHF 73'884 | 460 |
| Legal / Business advice | CHF 73'008 | 276 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 72'225 | 188 |
| Utilities | CHF 72'000 | 178 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Printmedienpraktiker/in EBA
- ⏱ 2 Jahre
Official education path
The training lasts two years and takes place at the company and at the vocational school.
Typical training path
Printmedienpraktiker/in EBA
Curriculum
- Vor- und Nachbereiten von Aufträgen
- Produzieren von Druckerzeugnissen
- Weiterverarbeiten von Druckerzeugnissen und Produzieren von Packmitteln
- Produzieren von werbetechnischen Produkten
- Reinigen und Instandhalten der betrieblichen Infrastruktur
Prerequisites
- Compulsory school completed
- Admission sur Dossier is possible
Requirements
- Enjoyment of working with machines
- Technical understanding
- Practical aptitude
- Ability to work in a team
- No allergies to solvents and paints
- Good physical condition and strength, e.g., for lifting loads or working while standing
- 1Vor- und Nachbereiten von Aufträgen
- 2Produzieren von Druckerzeugnissen
- 3Weiterverarbeiten von Druckerzeugnissen und Produzieren von Packmitteln
- 4Produzieren von werbetechnischen Produkten
- 5Reinigen und Instandhalten der betrieblichen Infrastruktur
Where this can lead
Career changers can often enter through related vocational qualifications or practical prior experience in print shops.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Physical fitness
- Teamwork skills
- Practical aptitude
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the printing table, check the color settings, and start the first test run. Once the machines are running, you continuously monitor the quality and adjust the speed if needed.
- You receive orders and check the print data for completeness.
- You select the right paper, cardboard, or printing inks.
- You set up the printing machines and refill materials.
- You perform screen printing manually or semi-automatically.
- You monitor the production run and step in during malfunctions.
- You bind, cut, and carefully pack the finished products.
- You create advertising materials like stickers or billboards.
- You manage inventory and write detailed work reports.
Working conditions
You work in workshops or print shops and support specialists in production. Your workplace is often in large halls with complex machines and sometimes noisy surroundings.
Where to learn
- Paritätische Berufsbildungsstelle für visuelle Kommunikation PBSWeihermattstrasse 94, 5000 Aarau
- Verband Werbetechnik + Print Geschäftsstelle VWPWerdenstrasse 70, 9472 Grabs
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Physical fitness
- Teamwork skills
- Practical aptitude
Trade-offs
- Machine noise
- Physical strain
- Night work
- Chemicals
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