Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 49'300 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 45'501 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 57'433 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 53'728 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 56'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 53'205 |
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Swiss professionsTextiles & Fashion
Textilpraktiker/in EBA
You shape textile production with craftsmanship and technology
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You monitor machines, prepare materials and ensure quality in the textile industry
In the modern textile industry, you are the technical backbone of production. You set up machines, monitor complex dyeing processes and check the finished goods. With technical skill and a sharp eye for detail, you ensure all processes run safely and efficiently. Your work combines craftsmanship with modern industrial technology and guarantees the highest quality standards.
FieldTextiles & Fashion
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryTextiles & Leather
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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 Textile Cleaner. Based on 71 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-8% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 59'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 45'200 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 56'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 54'300 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 53'456 | 15 |
| Aargau | CHF 51'000 | 13 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Service sector in general | CHF 51'000 | 43 |
| Industry various | CHF 51'000 | 11 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 42'900 | 7 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Textilpraktiker/in EBA
- ⏱ 2 Jahre
Official education path
The training lasts two years and combines practical work experience with weekly specialist lessons.
Typical training path
Textilpraktiker/in EBA
Curriculum
- Herstellen textiler Produkte Konfektionieren technischer Textilien
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- manual dexterity
- interest in textiles
- sense of colour and shape
- technical skill
- 1Herstellen textiler Produkte Konfektionieren technischer Textilien
Where this can lead
A lateral entry is usually possible via a shortened apprenticeship as a textile technologist or textile technologist.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Manual dexterity
- Technical understanding
- Sense of colour
- Carefulness and precision
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in front of the running dyeing machine and constantly check the concentration of the chemicals. At the same time, you monitor the speed of the process to guarantee even results.
- You collect raw materials from the warehouse and carefully check their quality.
- You mix chemicals exactly as specified and fill the machines.
- You set up equipment and adjust production parameters precisely.
- You monitor ongoing processes and step in immediately if there are disruptions.
- You check finished products, pack them and store them properly.
Working conditions
You work in shifts at various textile companies such as weaving mills, embroidery factories or finishing plants. The working environment is industrial and often requires wearing protective equipment.
Where to learn
- Swiss Textiles Textilverband Schweiz Bildung & NachwuchsförderungBeethovenstr. 20, 8002 Zürich
Strengths
- Manual dexterity
- Technical understanding
- Sense of colour
- Carefulness and precision
Trade-offs
- Working rhythm and shift work
- Handling chemicals
- Noise in production
- Physical strain
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