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 Schreinerei/Innenausbau
You plan and lead projects in interior construction and carpentry
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a Holztechniker/in HF Schreinerei/Innenausbau, you plan interior projects, coordinate teams, and develop innovative wood products.
Wood is more than a classic material. As a Holztechniker/in HF Schreinerei/Innenausbau, you combine precise craftsmanship with strategic planning. You design custom spaces, coordinate specialist teams, and ensure timely completion. Your deep understanding of materials and processes makes you the key contact for clients, architects, and manufacturers.
FieldWood & Interior Construction
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryWood Industry, Carpentry & Joinery
Swissdoc 0.510.29.0
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 Schreinerei/Innenausbau
- ⏱ 3 Jahre berufsbegleitend 2-3 Jahre Vollzeit
Official education path
The training lasts two to three years full-time or three years part-time alongside work and ends with a diploma.
Typical training path
Dipl. Holztechniker/in HF Schreinerei/Innenausbau
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) als Schreiner/in 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
- Planning skills
- Leadership qualities
- Customer focus
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You work at a CAD desk and check technical details for a new kitchen series. After that, you discuss next steps with the installation team on site.
- You plan interior projects and create detailed cost estimates.
- You advise clients and architects on wood materials and solutions.
- You create technical drawings and visualisations using CAD software.
- You coordinate team workflows and monitor production.
- You develop new manufacturing methods and digital sales channels.
- You lead machine maintenance and ensure quality.
Working conditions
You work in the office, the workshop, and on various sites. Your work covers small carpentry shops, large production facilities, and planning offices.
Where to learn
- Holzbau SchweizThurgauerstrasse 54, 8050 Zürich
- Holzindustrie SchweizPostfach 325, 3000 Bern
- Verband Schweiz. Schreinermeister und Möbelfabrikanten (VSSM)Oberwiesenstrasse 2, 8304 Wallisellen
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Planning skills
- Leadership qualities
- Customer focus
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Physical strain
- Flexible hours
- Continuous training
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