Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 79'513 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 81'500 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 87'966 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 81'900 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 87'100 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 110'500 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsWood & Interior Construction
Holztechniker/in HF Holzbau
You plan and lead timber construction projects from the initial idea to completion.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You plan timber construction projects, lead teams, and coordinate construction sites with a focus on sustainability and quality.
Wood is more than just a building material. As a Holztechniker/in HF Holzbau, you design sustainable buildings and actively contribute to modern construction culture. You take on project management, advise experts, and ensure smooth processes. With technical know-how and organisational skill, you turn your visions into reality.
FieldWood & Interior Construction
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryWood Industry, Carpentry & Joinery
Swissdoc 0.510.28.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Holz-Technikerin. Based on 200 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 92'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 82'535 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 82'600 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 88'600 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| St. Gallen | CHF 90'036 | 22 |
| Aargau | CHF 89'800 | 20 |
| Vaud | CHF 84'945 | 22 |
| Berne | CHF 84'899 | 24 |
| Lucerne | CHF 81'900 | 15 |
| Zurich | CHF 81'800 | 21 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 85'000 | 119 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 81'596 | 44 |
| Agriculture / Forestry / Wood | CHF 81'500 | 12 |
| Industry various | CHF 65'000 | 9 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Dipl. Holztechniker/in HF Holzbau
- ⏱ 3 Jahre berufsbegleitend 2-3 Jahre Vollzeit
Official education path
You complete the two- to three-year training at a specialist college, either while working or full-time.
Typical training path
Dipl. Holztechniker/in HF Holzbau
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) als Zimmermann/Zimmerin or other EFZ
- Berufs-, Fach- or gymnasiale Maturität
- Fachmittelschulausweis or equivalent qualification for a Sur-Dossier admission
- For part-time training: employment of at least 50% in the field of training
- For full-time training: internship of 720 hours (with relevant EFZ) or 1800 hours (without relevant EFZ)
Requirements
- Organisational and planning skills
- Leadership and social skills
- High sense of responsibility
- Technical understanding
- Good business administration knowledge
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Organisational skill
- Leadership strength
- Advisory competence
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You start your morning in the office and check the latest CAD drawings for a timber structure. In the afternoon, you visit the construction site to discuss progress with the team and resolve open questions.
- You plan timber construction projects for residential buildings and halls from the initial idea to implementation.
- You advise clients, architects, and engineers on technical and ecological questions.
- You create project documentation and ensure compliance with legal standards.
- You produce drawings and use modern software for the design.
- You monitor material supply and coordinate work on the construction site.
- You lead teams and solve technical problems directly on site.
- You prepare quotations and check the profitability of business projects.
- You optimise internal processes and support management with administrative tasks.
Working conditions
You work in the office, in the workshop, and on construction sites. Your environment includes clients, architects, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Where to learn
- Holzbau SchweizThurgauerstrasse 54, 8050 Zürich
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Organisational skill
- Leadership strength
- Advisory competence
Trade-offs
- High availability
- Physical strain
- Pressure of responsibility
- Continuous training
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