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
Epithetiker/in
You create custom replicas to restore the skin.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Epithetiker/in create custom prostheses and advise medical staff.
As Epithetiker/in, you combine medical knowledge with craftsmanship. In your studio, you create precise replicas of body parts. These help patients regain confidence after accidents or illness. You work closely with doctors and dentists to achieve the best results.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryMedical Technology
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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
- 🎓 Anerkannte/r Epithetiker/in IASPE
Official education path
Training is provided through specialised continuing education programmes or in-house training in the medical-technical field.
Typical training path
Anerkannte/r Epithetiker/in IASPE
Prerequisites
- Abschluss als Zahntechniker/in EFZ
- 1-jähriges Praktikum
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter the field if you have relevant craft or medical background knowledge.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Fine motor skills
- Medical understanding
- Patience
- Communication skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at your workbench and carefully model the contours of a prosthesis. You constantly check the colour and texture to blend it seamlessly into the surrounding skin.
- You create custom replicas from various materials for patients.
- You match the shape and colour exactly to the surrounding skin.
- You advise doctors and dentists on prosthesis planning.
- You check the fit and optimise the comfort of the devices.
- You document the manufacturing process and consistently maintain quality standards.
- You exchange ideas with medical staff about treatment methods.
Working conditions
You typically work in medical workshops, hospitals, or specialised clinics.
Where to learn
- Epithetik-Swiss - Institut für EpithetikBruggstrasse 7, 8873 Amden
Strengths
- Fine motor skills
- Medical understanding
- Patience
- Communication skills
Trade-offs
- High precision
- Physical strain
- Emotional responsibility
- Specialised materials
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