Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 62'760 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 67'050 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 75'600 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 85'050 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 61'500 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 99'750 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Tuina-Masseur/in
You balance energy flows using traditional Tuina techniques
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Tuina-Masseurinnen und Masseure apply traditional Chinese massage methods to regulate energy flows and promote well-being.
In Tuina therapy, you combine millennia-old wisdom from traditional Chinese medicine with targeted manual work. You analyze the body's condition, select the right meridians, and release blockages with gentle but effective strokes. You consciously support your clients' self-healing powers, creating space for deep relaxation and lasting physical balance.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryMedical Therapy & Naturopathy
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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 Alternative Practitioner. Based on 20 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+48% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 46'667 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 84'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 69'000 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Health care / Social services | CHF 67'761 | 14 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Tuina-Masseur/in
Official education path
Training is provided by specialized institutes and leads to a dedicated diploma or certificate.
Typical training path
Tuina-Masseur/in
Prerequisites
- Abgeschlossene Grundbildung or Mittelschulabschluss
Requirements
- Communicative strengths and empathy
- No fear of close physical contact with different people
- Physical fitness and mental health
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Empathetic communication
- Physical endurance
- Observational skills
- Patience and calmness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand beside the treatment couch and check for tension in the shoulder area with light pressure. You then use a combination of kneading and tapping to restore the flow of energy.
- You carefully select the specific points and meridians to treat based on TCM principles.
- You apply stimuli to the skin through rubbing, pushing, and pressing.
- You knead and pinch tense muscle areas with your fingertips or palms.
- You tap with your palms to stimulate blood circulation and energy flow.
- You analyze the body's condition to specifically target internal organs via the meridians.
- You continuously adjust the pressure and technique to meet your clients' needs.
Working conditions
You typically work in traditional medicine clinics, wellness centers, or therapeutic facilities. You often design the treatment rooms to be calm and focused on relaxation.
Where to learn
- TCM Fachverband Schweiz Alfred LienhardStrasse 1, 9113 Degersheim
- OdA AM Organisation der Arbeitswelt Alternativmedizin Schweiz GeschäftsstelleWengistr. 11, 4500 Solothurn
Strengths
- Empathetic communication
- Physical endurance
- Observational skills
- Patience and calmness
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Emotional responsibility
- Regular continuing education
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