construction technician salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 86 803

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How much does a construction technician earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time construction technician earns an average gross salary of CHF 86 803 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 25 956 to CHF 156 000, based on 356 entries.
  • Updated 19 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

construction technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 75 715
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 75 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 84 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 83 568
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 102 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 101 700
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 110 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 96 400
Men: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 95 000
Average salary CHF 86 803

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a construction technician relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 80 400. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 110 250 per year.

Salary by work experience

construction technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 400
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 135
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 900
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 110 250
Average salary CHF 86 803
+37%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for construction technician have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 91 975. From 2014-2016, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 93 500 per year.

Salary trend

construction technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 500
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 250
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 975
Average salary CHF 86 803

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a construction technician is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 110 000 annually. Followed by Insurance and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for construction technician, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 110 0001 job
  2. Insurance
    CHF 110 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Education
    CHF 104 00027 jobs
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 101 4002 jobs
  5. Machine / System construction
    CHF 97 500Set up Job Alert
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 91 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 87 810Set up Job Alert
  8. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 85 9761 job
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 84 125Set up Job Alert
  10. Consulting various
    CHF 75 500Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for construction technician

The top two high-paying cantons for construction technician are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

construction technician

CHF 86 802

average salary

Salary by canton

construction technician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 85 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 80 600
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 80 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 84 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 79 650
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 91 000
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 94 250
Average salary CHF 86 802