Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 56'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 56'650 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 69'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 67'200 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 75'500 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 73'200 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Zahntechniker/in EFZ
You craft individual dentures and implants with precision and the latest technology.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Zahntechniker/in EFZ create custom dental prosthetics and orthodontic devices in labs and clinics.
As a Zahntechniker/in EFZ, you combine craftsmanship with digital precision. In dental labs or clinics, you craft custom crowns, bridges, and dentures. Using plaster, CAD software, and milling machines, you turn impressions into functional dental prosthetics. Your work requires fine motor skills, technical understanding, and close collaboration with dentists. You directly contribute to patients' oral health and confidence.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryHealthcare
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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 Dental Technician. Based on 204 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 63'600 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 65'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 66'250 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 72'150 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 68'000 | 47 |
| Berne | CHF 66'585 | 17 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 66'000 | 13 |
| Aargau | CHF 62'500 | 16 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Service sector in general | CHF 75'000 | 13 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 70'000 | 80 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 63'050 | 67 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 62'966 | 22 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Zahntechniker/in EFZ
- ⏱ 4 Jahre
Official education path
The training is a 4-year dual apprenticeship. It includes theoretical classes at the vocational school and practical practice in a dental lab.
Typical training path
Zahntechniker/in EFZ
Curriculum
- Organisieren des Arbeitsprozesses
- Herstellen von abnehmbarem Zahnersatz
- Herstellen von festsitzendem Zahnersatz
- Herstellen
- Kieferorthopädischer Apparaturen und Schienen
- Durchführen von Nachsorgearbeiten, Serviceleistungen, Reparaturen und Erweiterungen
Prerequisites
- Completed compulsory school
- Aptitude test from Swiss Dental Laboratories (offered)
- Trial apprenticeship (recommended)
Requirements
- Interest in anatomy, chemistry, and physics
- Enjoyment of detailed work
- Patience and endurance
- Ability to visualize things spatially
- No allergies to chemicals
- Customer-oriented behavior and willingness to work
- 1Organisieren des Arbeitsprozesses
- 2Herstellen von abnehmbarem Zahnersatz
- 3Herstellen von festsitzendem Zahnersatz
- 4Herstellen
- 5Kieferorthopädischer Apparaturen und Schienen
- 6Durchführen von Nachsorgearbeiten, Serviceleistungen, Reparaturen und Erweiterungen
Where this can lead
A career change is possible with a completed technical basic qualification or relevant professional experience in the dental industry.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Fine motor skills and precision
- Technical understanding
- Patience and endurance
- Teamwork
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You work at your station in the dental lab, using CAD software and milling machines to create precise crowns. You check the color and shape of the ceramic until the prosthetic fits perfectly.
- You create jaw models from plaster or print them digitally.
- You design crowns and bridges using specialized CAD software.
- You manufacture metal frameworks and cast them with alloys.
- You computer-control the milling of ceramic parts and apply layers.
- You polish surfaces and match the color exactly.
- You make dentures and orthodontic appliances by hand.
- You check the function of the devices and adjust them.
Working conditions
You work alone or in small teams in dental labs, dental clinics, or hospitals. In the dental industry, you manufacture devices for mass production.
Where to learn
- Swiss Dental Laboratories c/o hsp - Hodler, Santschi & Partner AGBelpstr. 41, 3007 Bern
- Schweizerische Zahntechnik-Vereinigung (SZV)Tägerhardring 8, 5436 Würenlos
Strengths
- Fine motor skills and precision
- Technical understanding
- Patience and endurance
- Teamwork
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Chemical exposure
- High responsibility
- Technological change
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