Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 60'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 63'050 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 66'150 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 68'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 69'615 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 71'500 |
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Swiss professionsConstruction
Gipserpraktiker/in EBA
You shape walls and facades with expertise and craftsmanship
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Gipserpraktiker/in EBA prepare construction sites, plaster surfaces, and build drywall partitions.
As Gipserpraktiker/in EBA, you turn raw construction spaces into finished walls and ceilings. You work on various sites, apply plaster, install plasterboards, and ensure a clean surface. Your trade is in high demand and combines technical understanding with physical work. You prepare the site, insulate surfaces, and decorate with stucco work. The result is always a neat finish.
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 Gipserin. Based on 508 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 66'600 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 65'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 65'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 70'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Aargau | CHF 73'450 | 30 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 71'153 | 13 |
| Grisons | CHF 70'200 | 13 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 70'000 | 30 |
| Geneva | CHF 69'920 | 29 |
| Berne | CHF 69'615 | 49 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 66'600 | 83 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 66'150 | 369 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 65'150 | 10 |
| Education | CHF 40'000 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Gipserpraktiker/in EBA
- ⏱ 2 Jahre
Official education path
The training lasts 2 years and takes place at the workplace as well as during block weeks.
Typical training path
Gipserpraktiker/in EBA
Curriculum
- Planen, Vorbereiten und Rapportieren der Arbeiten
- Verputzen und Montieren von Gipswandbauplatten
- Sicherstellen der Arbeitssicherheit, des Gesundheitsschutzes und des Umweltschutzes
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- handwerkliches Geschick
- praktisches Verständnis
- körperliche Belastbarkeit
- Teamfähigkeit
- Dienstleistungsbewusstsein
- 1Planen, Vorbereiten und Rapportieren der Arbeiten
- 2Verputzen und Montieren von Gipswandbauplatten
- 3Sicherstellen der Arbeitssicherheit, des Gesundheitsschutzes und des Umweltschutzes
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Manual skills
- Physical stamina
- Teamwork
- Service orientation
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand on the construction site, check the base, and apply the first layer of plaster to the wall. With a trowel, you smooth the surface until it is ready for the next step.
- You read construction plans carefully and prepare the work area thoroughly.
- You measure walls and calculate the materials needed for the job.
- You apply plaster evenly to the ceiling by hand or with machines.
- You install metal frames and attach prefabricated plasterboards for new partition walls.
- You insulate facades and protect walls from moisture and cold.
- You repair damaged plaster surfaces and restore the original condition.
- You clean your tools and dispose of waste according to environmental regulations.
Working conditions
You work in plastering companies, both indoors and outdoors on various construction sites. In all weather conditions, you wear protective gear and coordinate your work with other construction professionals.
Where to learn
- Schweizerischer Maler- und Gipserunternehmer-Verband SMGVOberwiesenstrasse 2, 8304 Wallisellen
Strengths
- Manual skills
- Physical stamina
- Teamwork
- Service orientation
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Weather dependency
- Dust exposure
- Chaotic site conditions
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