Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 60'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 60'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 24'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 81'250 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 97'000 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Orthoptist/in HF
You analyse and train the eye movements of patients.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You examine visual disorders, plan therapies and train eye muscles in clinics and private practices.
As Orthoptist/in HF, you focus on preventing and treating visual disorders. You analyse eye movements, make diagnoses and plan individual therapies. You work closely with eye doctors to train eye muscles and support patients on their way to better vision. You carry out vision tests and write precise reports for further medical care.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryMedical Technology
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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 Orthoptiste. Based on 12 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+92% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 50'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 60'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 55'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 96'000 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Health care / Social services | CHF 80'625 | 10 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Dipl. Orthoptist/in HF
- ⏱ 3 Jahre, Vollzeit
Official education path
The training lasts three years full-time and leads to a diploma as Orthoptist/in HF.
Typical training path
Dipl. Orthoptist/in HF
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ)
- Fachmittelschulausweis
- Berufs-, Fach- oder gymnasiale Maturität or equivalent qualification
- passed aptitude assessment
Requirements
- strong observation skills
- sense of responsibility
- sociability and communication skills
- manual and technical dexterity
Where this can lead
A lateral entry is possible after a related initial qualification or through recognised further training. The schools check whether previous qualifications can be credited.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Observation skills
- Communication skills
- Sense of responsibility
- Manual dexterity
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the examination table and adjust the optical devices precisely while the patient focuses on the given stimuli. You then discuss the measured values and give the first instructions for training at home.
- You examine eye alignment and measure visual acuity.
- You analyse eye movements and check how both eyes work together.
- You ask in detail about symptoms like headaches or blurred vision.
- You make a well-founded diagnosis based on the findings.
- You plan individual therapy programmes together with specialists.
- You carry out orthoptic exercises to strengthen the eye muscles.
- You instruct patients to repeat the exercises independently at home.
- You assist with eye surgeries if needed.
- You carry out vision tests in kindergartens and schools.
- You maintain patient records and write orthoptic reports.
Working conditions
You work in eye clinics, private eye practices, facilities for the visually impaired or in school health services. You often work under the direction of eye specialists, but you have a high degree of professional autonomy.
Where to learn
- Swiss OrthopticsHeckenweg 27, 3007 Bern
- OdASanté Nationale Dachorganisation der Arbeitswelt GesundheitSeilerstrasse 22, 3011 Bern
Strengths
- Observation skills
- Communication skills
- Sense of responsibility
- Manual dexterity
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Emotional demands
- Documentation effort
- Continuing education requirement
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