Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 53'300 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 54'472 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 57'908 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 60'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 62'960 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 67'800 |
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Swiss professionsBuilding Services
Sanitärpraktiker/in EBA
You support sanitary installations on construction sites and in workshops
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Sanitärpraktiker/in EBA prepare installations, mount pipes and assist with sanitary technology
Plumbing is the heart of every building. As a Sanitärpraktiker/in EBA, you support specialists in planning and installing water and sewage systems. You work in the workshop as well as directly on the construction site. Manual dexterity and teamwork are your most important tools for a successful start to your career.
FieldBuilding Services
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryBuilding services: plumbing, HVAC
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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 Aide en pharmacie. Based on 2,020 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+11% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 54'985 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 55'198 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 55'631 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 61'073 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Land | CHF 61'550 | 56 |
| Zug | CHF 61'475 | 24 |
| Lucerne | CHF 60'400 | 36 |
| Schaffhausen | CHF 59'927 | 15 |
| Aargau | CHF 59'800 | 192 |
| Grisons | CHF 59'800 | 33 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | CHF 72'000 | 9 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 65'000 | 7 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 60'000 | 35 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 57'930 | 788 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 57'684 | 729 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 57'200 | 374 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Sanitärpraktiker/in EBA
- ⏱ 2 Jahre
Official education path
The training lasts 2 years and takes place mainly in a plumbing installation company.
Typical training path
Sanitärpraktiker/in EBA
Curriculum
- Planen der Arbeiten
- Installieren von Versorgungsleitungen
- Trinkwasser
- Installieren von Entsorgungsleitungen
- Installieren von Vorwandsystemen
- Montieren von sanitären Anlagen und Apparaten
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- manual dexterity
- practical understanding
- physical agility
- robust health
- strong teamwork skills
- spatial awareness
- 1Planen der Arbeiten
- 2Installieren von Versorgungsleitungen
- 3Trinkwasser
- 4Installieren von Entsorgungsleitungen
- 5Installieren von Vorwandsystemen
- 6Montieren von sanitären Anlagen und Apparaten
Where this can lead
Career changers with a technical background or completed initial training can have their apprenticeship shortened.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Manual dexterity
- Teamwork
- Physical stamina
- Safety awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the workshop and cut pipe sections precisely according to plan. The next day, you help on the construction site assemble the pipes for a new shower.
- You receive work orders and check the necessary materials for the job.
- You draw plans and calculate the required lengths for the pipes.
- You cut pipes and assemble connectors in the workshop.
- You load tools and components for installation onto the vehicle.
- You help secure the pipes in walls, floors and ceilings.
- You connect fittings to the water pipes and insulate them carefully.
- You install sanitary fixtures and attach accessories to the walls.
Working conditions
You work in sanitary workshops and on construction sites, where you often act as part of a team. The locations range from small installation companies to larger plumbing and heating firms.
Where to learn
- Schweizerisch-Liechtensteinischer Gebäudetechnikverband (suissetec)Auf der Mauer 11, 8021 Zürich
Strengths
- Manual dexterity
- Teamwork
- Physical stamina
- Safety awareness
Trade-offs
- Noise and dust
- Physical strain
- Flexible working hours
- Weather dependence
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