What does a Specialist Upholsterer do?

You upholster furniture and create seat covers and cushions.

What education does Specialist Upholsterer require?

Apprenticeship (EFZ) (36 months)

How much does a Specialist Upholsterer earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 46'000, mid ~CHF CHF 56'000 per year (approximate).

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Specialist Upholsterer

Textiles & Fashion

Specialist upholsterers work in a company in the interior decoration sector or in the furniture industry. They produce modern and traditional upholstered furniture, develop sophisticated upholstery techniques and restore and upholster period furniture.

Entry

~CHF 46'000

CHF 3'833/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 56'000

CHF 4'667/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 71'120

CHF 5'927/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelApprenticeship (EFZ)

Duration36 months

Your path to Specialist Upholsterer

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Secondary School

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Decision

ApprenticeshipHigh SchoolSpecialized School

Apprenticeship (EFZ)

Company + vocational school

3–4 years

Optional: Vocational Baccalaureate+1 year

Opens path to UAS

Work directlyBMS during apprenticeshipBMS after apprenticeship

Career Start

Qualified professional

Starting salary: CHF 46'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics4/10

🔬 Science4/10

💻 IT2/10

🔧 Manual9/10

🎨 Artistic8/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity7/10

🤝 Social Contact6/10

💪 Physical Demands7/10

🔮 Future Outlook4/10

🔥 Demand (current)3/10

✨ AI Risk3/10

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