Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 58'528 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 58'826 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 63'100 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 66'506 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 68'000 |
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Swiss professionsConstruction
Malerpraktiker/in EBA
You prepare surfaces and apply paint on construction sites and in workshops.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Malerpraktiker/in EBA support surface preparation, painting, and protecting construction materials.
In this role, you transform rooms and objects by carefully preparing surfaces and applying paint correctly. You work closely with experienced painters, set up scaffolding, protect floors and furniture, and keep the workspace clean. The job requires physical fitness, manual dexterity, and confidence working at heights.
FieldConstruction
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
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 Painter. Based on 2,042 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 63'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 62'400 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 62'400 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 66'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Schaffhausen | CHF 69'864 | 24 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 66'730 | 93 |
| Zurich | CHF 66'500 | 309 |
| Lucerne | CHF 65'500 | 76 |
| Schwyz | CHF 65'400 | 25 |
| Solothurn | CHF 65'000 | 61 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture / Forestry / Wood | CHF 81'000 | 10 |
| Education | CHF 74'500 | 20 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 72'000 | 9 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 64'625 | 10 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 64'119 | 1,353 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 63'031 | 343 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Malerpraktiker/in EBA
- ⏱ 2 Jahre
Official education path
Training takes place over 2 years in a painting company, with 1 day per week at the vocational school.
Typical training path
Malerpraktiker/in EBA
Curriculum
- Planen, Vorbereiten und Rapportieren der Arbeiten
- Vorbehandeln und Beschichten von Untergründen
- Sicherstellen der Arbeitssicherheit, des Gesundheitsschutzes und des Umweltschutzes
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- handwerkliches Geschick
- praktisches Verständnis
- körperliche Belastbarkeit
- Dienstleistungsbewusstsein
- Schwindelfreiheit
- 1Planen, Vorbereiten und Rapportieren der Arbeiten
- 2Vorbehandeln und Beschichten von Untergründen
- 3Sicherstellen der Arbeitssicherheit, des Gesundheitsschutzes und des Umweltschutzes
Where this can lead
After the EBA training, you can shorten your initial training to become a Maler/in EFZ. Vocational and professional schools, as well as SMGV, also offer targeted advanced training courses.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Manual dexterity
- Physical stamina
- Comfort with heights
- Customer service awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand on the scaffolding, check the paint at the mixing station, and apply a new layer evenly to the facade. You make sure adjacent areas are taped off cleanly.
- You calculate material needs and order the right paints for the next stage.
- You set up ladders and scaffolding safely to work at heights.
- You cover areas with foil to protect floors and furniture from paint stains.
- You remove old wallpaper and layers to prepare the base for the new coating.
- You fill cracks, sand down uneven spots, and carefully remove dust from the surface.
- You apply varnishes and paints evenly with brushes, rollers, or spray equipment.
- You clean the construction site and dispose of waste according to current environmental regulations.
Working conditions
You work mainly on construction sites, and sometimes in workshops or outdoors. Your workplace includes painting companies and firms in the paint and varnish industry.
Where to learn
- Schweiz. Maler- und Gipserunternehmer-Verband SMGVOberwiesenstrasse 2, 8304 Wallisellen
Strengths
- Manual dexterity
- Physical stamina
- Comfort with heights
- Customer service awareness
Trade-offs
- Weather dependency
- Physical strain
- Chemical exposure
- Noise and dust
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