Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 84'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 88'410 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 101'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 86'580 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 96'293 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Handtherapeut/in
You treat the human hand after injuries or surgery.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Handtherapeut/in create individual therapies and splints to restore hand function after injuries.
After an accident or surgery, the hand is often severely impaired. As Handtherapeut/in, you take care of these specific injuries. You develop tailored treatment plans. You make splints and guide patients toward better mobility and less pain. Your expertise combines medical knowledge with practical therapy.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryMedical Therapy & Naturopathy
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
⚠ Estimated — based on a related role
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Federal Law on Accident Insurance Specialist. Based on 38 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+11% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 86'678 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 67'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 116'666 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 96'293 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | CHF 94'000 | 32 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Zertifizierte/r Handtherapeut/in Schweiz
Official education path
The main path leads to a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) at a university of applied sciences.
Typical training path
Zertifizierte/r Handtherapeut/in Schweiz
Prerequisites
- Bachelor/Diplom in Ergo- oder Physiotherapie
- Knowledge in manual therapy for occupational therapists
- Knowledge in splint making for physiotherapists
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Manual precision
- Medical basics
- Empathy and patience
- 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 table. You adjust a splint for each patient. At the same time, you gently mobilize the muscles.
- You treat the human hand after accidents, surgery, or chronic illnesses.
- You develop individual therapies for sensitivity, strength, and function.
- You use targeted pain relief measures. You apply electrotherapy and ultrasound therapy.
- You treat swelling. You reduce edema with targeted methods.
- You work on scars. You mobilize the skin and underlying tissue.
- You make individual splints. They support and relieve the hand.
- You adjust aids if needed. This makes daily life easier.
Working conditions
You typically work in physiotherapy practices, hospitals, or specialized hand therapy centers.
Where to learn
- Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Handrehabilitation SGHR/SSRM Sekretariat3600 Thun
- Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (ZHAW) Departement GesundheitKatharina-Sulzer-Platz 9, 8401 Winterthur
Strengths
- Manual precision
- Medical basics
- Empathy and patience
- Analytical thinking
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Emotional responsibility
- High duty of care
- Administrative effort
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