Salary by experience
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| 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 |
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Swiss professionsConstruction
Abdichtungspraktiker/in EBA
You protect buildings from water and weather.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Abdichtungspraktiker/in EBA prepare construction sites, cut materials to size, and install seals on roofs and walls.
You work in a team on the building envelope to keep houses and terraces watertight. You prepare construction sites, choose the right materials, and install seals on scaffolding. With technical understanding and physical fitness, you protect structures from moisture and weather in the long term. Your work requires precision, freedom from vertigo, and strict adherence to safety rules.
FieldConstruction
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryConstruction
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Sealing Specialist. 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
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Berne | CHF 72'000 | 15 |
Top paying industries
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| 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
- 🎓 Abdichtungspraktiker/in EBA
- ⏱ 2 Jahre
Official education path
The training lasts two years and takes place at the workplace and at vocational schools.
Typical training path
Abdichtungspraktiker/in EBA
Curriculum
- Organisieren von Arbeiten an der Gebäudehülle
- Verlegen von Abdichtungssystemen
- Warten und Demontieren von Abdichtungssystemen
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- manual dexterity
- practical understanding
- technical understanding
- freedom from vertigo or no fear of heights
- good physical condition
- flexibility
- enjoyment of outdoor work
- teamwork skills
- 1Organisieren von Arbeiten an der Gebäudehülle
- 2Verlegen von Abdichtungssystemen
- 3Warten und Demontieren von Abdichtungssystemen
Where this can lead
Alternative entry routes are possible if you have the relevant prior knowledge and practical experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Manual dexterity
- Physical fitness
- Freedom from vertigo
- 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 cut plastic or asphalt sheets precisely. Together with your team, you attach the seals to the facade or roof and check the connections carefully.
- You prepare the construction site and load vehicles with the necessary materials.
- You choose suitable sealing systems and measure the surfaces carefully.
- You cut the sheets precisely and install them on roofs.
- You work on joints and connections to make the building watertight.
- You maintain your tools and store them safely after work.
- You clear the construction site and write short work reports.
Working conditions
You work mainly on outdoor construction sites and often high up on scaffolding. You wear safety helmets, gloves, and reinforced shoes.
Where to learn
- Bildungszentrum PolybauLindenstrasse 4, 9240 Uzwil
Strengths
- Manual dexterity
- Physical fitness
- Freedom from vertigo
- Teamwork
Trade-offs
- Weather dependency
- Physical strain
- Working at heights
- Contact with hazardous substances
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