Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 60'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 59'940 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 62'045 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 62'400 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 79'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 72'800 |
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Swiss professionsChemistry & Physics
Oberflächenbeschichter/in BP
You refine workpieces using targeted coating processes and take responsibility for production
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Oberflächenbeschichter/in BP plan production processes, monitor quality, and train staff in surface technology
In modern workshops, you turn metal and plastic parts into high-quality surfaces using precise chemical and galvanic processes. You take responsibility for the entire production chain, from costing to quality assurance. With technical know-how and a clear focus on safety and the environment, you protect your colleagues and train the next generation of specialists. This profession combines craftsmanship with industrial precision and offers you secure career prospects in manufacturing.
FieldChemistry & Physics
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryPlastics, Paper & Surface Technology
Swissdoc 0.580.39.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Oberflächenbeschichterin. Based on 144 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+25% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 50'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 61'730 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 70'750 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 63'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Solothurn | CHF 76'712 | 14 |
| Zurich | CHF 73'250 | 20 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 62'370 | 13 |
| Berne | CHF 61'600 | 15 |
| Vaud | CHF 60'000 | 12 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Technology | CHF 80'950 | 5 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 69'200 | 11 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 67'000 | 15 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 66'194 | 16 |
| Industry various | CHF 64'900 | 48 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 59'800 | 11 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Oberflächenbeschichter/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 2 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
A 2-year part-time course that prepares you for the federal professional exam.
Typical training path
Oberflächenbeschichter/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
Curriculum
- Verfahrenstechnik
- Unterhalt und Betriebsmittel
- Qualität und Umwelt
- Sicherheit
- Produktion und Kalkulation
- Kommunikation, Führung, Ausbildung
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) as Oberflächenbeschichter/in, Galvaniker/in, Feuerverzinker/in or in an equivalent profession
- At least 2 years of professional experience in galvanic, surface coating or hot-dip galvanizing OR at least 5 years of professional experience in surface technology
- Required module completions or equivalency certificates
- Proof of attendance at the vocational trainer course
Requirements
- Technical understanding
- Interest in physical processes
- Careful working style
- Strong sense of responsibility
- 1Verfahrenstechnik
- 2Unterhalt und Betriebsmittel
- 3Qualität und Umwelt
- 4Sicherheit
- 5Produktion und Kalkulation
- 6Kommunikation, Führung, Ausbildung
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Careful working style
- Leadership skills
- Environmental awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the control panel and check the bath composition while the immersion tanks work evenly. At the same time, you discuss the next steps with the team and ensure everyone wears the correct protective gear.
- You plan production processes and choose the right galvanic or chemical methods.
- You calculate production costs and prepare detailed offers for customers.
- You monitor the bath composition and carry out targeted quality checks.
- You strictly enforce environmental and safety rules in the workshop.
- You train staff and instruct apprentices in complex coating processes.
- You coordinate equipment maintenance and arrange proper waste disposal.
Working conditions
You work in industrial workshops or specialized galvanic plants. Your workplace features technical equipment, chemical baths, and clear safety zones.
Where to learn
- Schweizer Stiftung für Oberflächentechnik SSO Seilerstrasse 22Postfach 5853, 3001 Bern
- SWISSGALVANIC Verband Schweizer GalvanobetriebeTägerhardring 8, 5436 Würenlos
- Vereinigung Schweizerischer Verzinkereien (VSV)Rösslimatte 45, 6005 Luzern
- Verein Schweizerischer Anodisierbetriebe (VSA-ASA)Postfach 1507, 8027 Zürich
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Careful working style
- Leadership skills
- Environmental awareness
Trade-offs
- Chemical exposure
- Responsibility pressure
- Physical demands
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