Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 58'500 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 62'400 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 66'300 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 72'500 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 73'000 |
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Swiss professionsTextiles & Fashion
Orthopädieschuhmachermeister/in HFP
You craft orthopaedic shoes and advise patients
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As an Orthopädieschuhmachermeister/in HFP, you run an atelier and produce custom shoes and insoles
You run an orthopaedic shoe technology atelier or take on responsibility there. You use the latest casting techniques to make custom shoes, insoles, and orthotic devices. You advise patients clearly and find personal solutions for better mobility and quality of life. Your work mixes precise craftsmanship with medical knowledge and personal care. You actively help people walk better.
FieldTextiles & Fashion
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryMedical Technology
Swissdoc 0.330.4.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Orthopädieschuhmacherin. Based on 113 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+20% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 56'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 66'200 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 72'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 67'600 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 72'150 | 17 |
| Berne | CHF 66'300 | 15 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Technology | CHF 71'250 | 20 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 70'980 | 5 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 69'000 | 23 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 65'000 | 54 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Orthopädieschuhmachermeister/in"
- ⏱ 3 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
You complete a 3-year part-time advanced training course to obtain a federally recognized diploma.
Typical training path
Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Orthopädieschuhmachermeister/in"
Prerequisites
- eidgenössischer Fachausweis Spezialist/in Orthopädieschuhtechnik or an equivalent qualification
- 4 years of professional practice in an orthopaedic shoe technology atelier
- required module completions or equivalence confirmation
Requirements
- technical skill
- careful way of working
- customer and service orientation
- ability to lead employees and work in a team
- enjoyment of administrative work
Where this can lead
A career change is possible if you already hold a specialist certificate and 4 years of practical experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical precision
- Customer orientation
- Medical knowledge
- Leadership skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the workbench and check the casting data of a patient. You then choose the right material and carefully make the insole.
- You run an orthopaedic shoe technology atelier or take on responsibility there.
- You produce custom orthopaedic shoes and series shoes according to individual specifications.
- You advise patients clearly on functionality, material, and design.
- You use modern casting techniques for precise foot data and insoles.
- You review medical prescriptions and coordinate with doctors.
- You handle administrative tasks and manage the business.
- You train staff and coordinate workflows in the atelier.
Working conditions
You work in your own orthopaedic shoe technology atelier or in clinics. There you produce assistive devices and advise patients in person.
Where to learn
- Verband Fuss & SchuhHirschmattstrasse 36, 6002 Luzern
Strengths
- Technical precision
- Customer orientation
- Medical knowledge
- Leadership skills
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
- Administrative effort
- Little flexibility
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