Salary by experience
View as table
| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 67'009 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 67'200 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 73'382 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 75'300 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 78'200 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 79'800 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsConstruction
Abdichter/in EFZ
You protect buildings sustainably against water and weather damage
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You lay and repair waterproofing systems on construction sites. This keeps buildings safe from moisture
As an Abdichter/in EFZ, you ensure that buildings and structures are reliably protected against water and weather. You check the base surfaces. You plan the work steps. You lay special membranes or liquid waterproofing. You combine technical know-how with manual skill. Your work directly increases the durability and energy efficiency of structures.
FieldConstruction
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryConstruction
Swissdoc 0.430.45.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Abdichtungstechniker. Based on 69 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+46% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 53'105 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 64'960 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 74'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 77'350 |
Top earning cantons
View as table
| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 72'000 | 15 |
Top paying industries
View as table
| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 76'000 | 6 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 75'000 | 57 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Abdichter/in EFZ
- ⏱ 3 Jahre
Official education path
The training takes place as a 3-year apprenticeship in a company in the building envelope industry.
Typical training path
Abdichter/in EFZ
Curriculum
- Organisieren von Arbeiten an der Gebäudehülle
- Planen und Vorbereiten der Abdichtungsarbeiten
- Verlegen von Abdichtungssystemen
- Warten, Reparieren und Demontieren von Abdichtungssystemen
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- Schwindelfreiheit
- handwerkliches Geschick
- praktisches Verständnis
- technisches Verständnis
- räumliches Vorstellungsvermögen
- gute körperliche Verfassung
- Teamfähigkeit
- Freude am Arbeiten im Freien
- 1Organisieren von Arbeiten an der Gebäudehülle
- 2Planen und Vorbereiten der Abdichtungsarbeiten
- 3Verlegen von Abdichtungssystemen
- 4Warten, Reparieren und Demontieren von Abdichtungssystemen
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible. You can do a shortened apprenticeship in related trades. You can also take industry training courses.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- No fear of heights
- Manual skill
- Technical understanding
- Teamwork
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand on scaffolding and carefully prepare the roof surface. Then you lay the waterproofing membranes. You weld the seams precisely.
- You inspect structures and check the base for damage.
- You read construction plans. You calculate the exact material needed for the job.
- You build scaffolding. You secure the construction site for safe work.
- You lay waterproofing membranes. You apply liquid waterproofing to prepared surfaces.
- You weld seams and edges. This creates a watertight connection.
- You install solar systems. You prepare their connection to the building.
- You check the quality of your work. You write final reports.
Working conditions
You work mainly on outdoor construction sites. You often work high up on scaffolding. Your workplaces are companies in the building envelope industry or specialized waterproofing firms.
Where to learn
- Bildungszentrum PolybauLindenstrasse 4, 9240 Uzwil
Strengths
- No fear of heights
- Manual skill
- Technical understanding
- Teamwork
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Weather dependency
- Safety risks
- Seasonal fluctuations
06 · Similar
