Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 69'570 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 73'118 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 75'466 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 80'500 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 84'500 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Phytotherapeut/in
You use medicinal plants for the natural treatment and prevention of ailments.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a Phytotherapeut/in, you use plant-based remedies to treat people holistically and promote their health.
Plants have a long tradition in natural medicine. As a Phytotherapeut/in, you combine this knowledge with a modern understanding of the human body. You advise clients individually, prepare natural remedies, and support them on their path to greater well-being. Holistic health is always your main focus.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryMedical Therapy & Naturopathy
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Physiotherapist. Based on 1,871 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+15% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 68'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 74'376 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 75'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 78'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zug | CHF 83'875 | 38 |
| Zurich | CHF 80'000 | 320 |
| Geneva | CHF 78'000 | 83 |
| Solothurn | CHF 78'000 | 28 |
| Berne | CHF 75'600 | 204 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 75'000 | 49 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Service sector in general | CHF 80'132 | 17 |
| Education | CHF 79'833 | 5 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 75'515 | 14 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 75'000 | 1,797 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 74'000 | 6 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Phytotherapeut/in
Official education path
Training is provided through internal diplomas or certificates at specialized schools for practitioners.
Typical training path
Phytotherapeut/in
Prerequisites
- abgeschlossene Grundbildung oder Mittelschulabschluss
Requirements
- good observation skills
- communication skills and empathy
Where this can lead
A career change is often possible if you already work in health or natural medicine.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Holistic thinking
- Empathetic advice
- Precise work
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at your consultation desk and check how different herbal teas affect your clients' symptoms. Then you prepare custom salves or tinctures. They are tailored to each person's life situation.
- You analyze your clients' symptoms and choose the right medicinal plants.
- You prepare traditional remedies like teas, tinctures, and salves.
- You advise people holistically. You include their life circumstances in the therapy.
- You monitor the effectiveness of plant-based remedies. You adjust the treatment if needed.
- You document the healing process. You exchange ideas with other professionals.
Working conditions
You typically work in your own practice, in natural medicine centers, or in outpatient health services.
Where to learn
- Schweizerische Medizinische Gesellschaft für Phytotherapie (SMGP) Geschäftsstelle Prof. Dr sc nat Beat Meier ZHAW8820 Wädenswil
Strengths
- Holistic thinking
- Empathetic advice
- Precise work
Trade-offs
- Regulatory limits
- Scientific debate
- Personal responsibility
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