Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 47'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 30'600 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 49'400 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 68'750 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 32'780 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 51'605 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Zahnprothetiker/in
You craft removable dentures and advise patients personally
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Zahnprothetiker/in create individually tailored dentures and accompany patients throughout the entire treatment process.
Independently planning, crafting, and fitting removable dentures: This is the core task of Zahnprothetiker/in. You work with precise craftsmanship and combine technical know-how with medical expertise. The person is always at the centre. Careful advice and individual fitting are crucial for long-term comfort.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
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 Dental Prosthesist. Based on 30 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+65% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 25'986 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 25'200 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 42'872 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 46'000 | 13 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 63'000 | 6 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 39'744 | 21 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Kantonales Diplom
Official education path
A cantonal diploma over four semesters provides the part-time qualification.
Typical training path
Kantonales Diplom
Prerequisites
- abgeschlossene Ausbildung zum/zur Zahntechniker/in
- at least 8 years of professional experience
Requirements
- Solid specialist knowledge
- Manual skill and care
- Confident sense of colour and shape
- Empathetic interaction with people
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Manual precision
- Anatomy knowledge
- Empathetic advice
- Sense of colour and shape
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at your workstation, take the impression, and check the fit of the denture. Afterwards, you discuss the next steps for aftercare with the patient.
- You plan removable dentures individually according to the patient's requirements.
- You take precise impressions of the mouth for further production.
- You manufacture the denture in your laboratory with expertise and care.
- You fit the denture exactly and optimise the fit.
- You advise patients competently on care and wearing comfort.
- You visit patients at home or in hospital if needed.
Working conditions
You usually work in your own practices, dental laboratories, or specialised dental clinics. Occasionally, you also visit patients in care homes or hospitals.
Where to learn
- Schweizerischer Zahnprothetiker Verband SZPVLeimbachstrasse 119, 8041 Zürich
Strengths
- Manual precision
- Anatomy knowledge
- Empathetic advice
- Sense of colour and shape
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Time commitment
- Responsibility
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