Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 77'971 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 76'980 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 82'393 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 88'615 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 94'553 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 99'099 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsHealthcare
Fachzahnarzt/-ärztin für Kieferorthopädie
You correct dental and jaw misalignments for a healthy smile
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Specialists treat dental and jaw misalignments in children and adults using special appliances
You straighten crooked teeth and misshapen jaws to restore function and aesthetics. Whether for infants with cleft palates or teenagers with braces: your expertise in diagnostics and facial growth is in demand. Together with doctors and speech therapists, you ensure lifelong dental health. You combine surgical skill with psychological sensitivity and accompany patients for years
FieldHealthcare
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryMedical & Scientific Roles
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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 Specialist Consolidation & Reporting (IFRS). Based on 7,752 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 85'650 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 83'037 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 82'898 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 87'055 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Glarus | CHF 109'200 | 19 |
| Zug | CHF 93'664 | 228 |
| Aargau | CHF 91'000 | 242 |
| Schaffhausen | CHF 90'000 | 39 |
| Solothurn | CHF 90'000 | 79 |
| Zurich | CHF 88'890 | 1,314 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Technology | CHF 99'400 | 64 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 95'000 | 245 |
| Utilities | CHF 91'000 | 70 |
| Insurance | CHF 89'850 | 170 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 88'400 | 257 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 87'990 | 176 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Kieferorthopäden/-orthopädinnen
Official education path
Further training takes place after completing dental school through a four-year specialized program at a university
Typical training path
Kieferorthopäden/-orthopädinnen
Prerequisites
- Master Universitäre Hochschule
- Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) Universitäre Hochschule
- 4-jährige Fachausbildung nach dem regulären Zahnmedizinstudium
Requirements
- Interest in dental questions
- Interest in aesthetics
- Surgical craftsmanship
- Psychological and communicative skills in dealing with diverse people
- Special skills in dealing with children and their relatives
- Ability to combine university studies with craft and technology
- Social skills
- Patience
- Empathy
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Surgical skill
- Communication skills
- Patience and empathy
- Analytical thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the treatment chair and carefully adjust the wires of fixed braces. You explain to the child step by step how the appliance works and why patience is important
- You diagnose dental and jaw misalignments using special X-rays and impressions
- You plan individual treatment processes for children, teenagers, and adults
- You fit and adjust fixed or removable correction appliances
- You perform surgery for severe jaw deformities or congenital clefts
- You coordinate treatment together with pediatricians and speech therapists
- You handle acute emergencies after accidents in the mouth area
Working conditions
You usually work independently in your own dental practice or in specialized clinics. Your workplace is sterilely equipped and focused on treating both children and adults
Strengths
- Surgical skill
- Communication skills
- Patience and empathy
- Analytical thinking
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Physical strain
- Emotional demand
- Regular continuing education
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