Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 67'600 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 70'210 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 79'380 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 87'019 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 101'200 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 105'000 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Hörsystemspezialist/in BP
You fit modern hearing aids and advise customers with expert knowledge.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Hörsystemspezialist/in BP professionals fit hearing aids, conduct audiometry, and advise people with hearing loss professionally.
Hearing loss affects more and more people. As Hörsystemspezialist/in BP, you help customers hear clearly again. You combine medical knowledge with modern technology. During consultations, you analyse individual needs and adjust devices accordingly. Your work noticeably improves your customers' quality of life. It also requires constant further training.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryMedical Technology
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on IC-Systemspezialistin. Based on 1,195 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+26% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 71'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 71'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 76'100 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 90'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zug | CHF 93'400 | 33 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 84'500 | 31 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 82'715 | 36 |
| Berne | CHF 81'125 | 130 |
| Zurich | CHF 77'000 | 295 |
| Lucerne | CHF 75'400 | 75 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting various | CHF 92'000 | 9 |
| Utilities | CHF 91'911 | 20 |
| Education | CHF 91'523 | 26 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 91'100 | 22 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 90'500 | 10 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 89'700 | 45 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Hörsystemspezialist/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 1 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The part-time course lasts 1 year. It qualifies you for the Swiss Federal Certificate of Competence.
Typical training path
Hörsystemspezialist/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- Eidgenössisches Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) Hörsystemakustiker/in or equivalent qualification
- At least 2 years of professional experience as a Hörsystemakustiker/in
- Ausweis zum Berufsbildner / zur Berufsbildnerin or equivalent cantonal recognition
- Completion of secondary level II
- At least 5 years of professional experience as a Hörsystemakustiker/in
Requirements
- Sociability and communication skills
- Technical aptitude
- Interest in sales and consulting
- Customer and service orientation
- Leadership and social skills
Where this can lead
Career changers need a completed basic qualification and relevant professional experience. Specialising in pediaudiology or audiology therapy expands your career options long-term.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Communication skills
- Technical understanding
- Customer focus
- Leadership skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You work at the fitting console. You carefully adjust the hearing aid frequencies while explaining how it works. Afterwards, you record the measurements. You also plan the next check-up appointment.
- You advise people with hearing loss about their individual needs.
- You conduct precise audiometry and noise measurements in various settings.
- You fit and adjust modern hearing systems and accessories.
- You mould the outer ear to optimise the acoustics.
- You carefully evaluate diagnostic results and plan next steps.
- You lead staff and train new professionals.
- You coordinate communication with doctors, clinics, and insurers.
Working conditions
You work mainly in hearing aid specialist shops. You may also run your own clinics or branches. Hospitals and rehabilitation clinics offer permanent positions as well.
Where to learn
- akademie hörenschweiz GmbHSeilerstr. 22, 3001 Bern
- Akustika, Schweiz. Fachverband der HörgeräteakustikSihlbruggstr. 3, 6340 Baar
- Hörsystemakustik Schweiz Seilerstr. 22Postfach 5853, 3001 Bern
Strengths
- Communication skills
- Technical understanding
- Customer focus
- Leadership skills
Trade-offs
- Constant training
- Emotional strain
- High responsibility
- Physical demands
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