Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 58'500 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 62'400 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 66'300 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 72'500 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 73'000 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Orthopädist/in HFP
You design and fit orthopaedic aids to improve mobility.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a qualified professional, you plan, manufacture and fit orthopaedic aids. You also manage specialist workshops or clinics.
Millions of people worldwide rely on working walking aids, braces or prostheses. As a qualified Orthopädist/in HFP, you combine technical expertise with medical knowledge. You analyse patient needs, manufacture precise components and oversee the fitting process. This gives people back their independence and quality of life.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
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 Orthopädist, dipl. HFP. Based on 113 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+20% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 56'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 66'200 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 72'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 67'600 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 72'150 | 17 |
| Berne | CHF 66'300 | 15 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Technology | CHF 71'250 | 20 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 70'980 | 5 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 69'000 | 23 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 65'000 | 54 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Eidg. anerkannter Titel "dipl. Orthopädist/in"
Official education path
A federally recognised further education course at a specialist school lasts about 1.5 years.
Typical training path
Eidg. anerkannter Titel "dipl. Orthopädist/in"
Prerequisites
- Berufliche Grundbildung als Orthopädist/in EFZ or equivalent qualification
- SIU-Diplom für Betriebswirtschaft or equivalent certificate
- Berufsbildner/innen-Kurs
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills and communication ability
- Technical skill
- Ability to lead employees and work in a team
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter if they have recognised initial training and several years of professional experience. Self-study and association-specific modules complement the training.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical skill
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Problem-solving skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the workshop. Together with a specialist, you adjust a new knee joint while pressure readings run on the monitor. Then you go to the consultation room. You discuss the fit and handling of the new walking aid with the patient.
- You carefully analyse the anatomical features of patients.
- You manufacture orthopaedic aids with high precision and modern technology.
- You repeatedly adjust braces and prostheses until they fit perfectly.
- You advise affected people with empathy and explain how to use the devices.
- You coordinate cooperation with doctors, therapists and insurers.
- You lead workshop staff and monitor workplace safety.
- You plan resources and calculate costs for patient care.
Working conditions
You work as a manager in specialist orthopaedic workshops or run your own business. You also take on technical and leadership roles in specialist clinics, rehabilitation centres or international aid organisations.
Where to learn
- Ortho Reha SuisseTägerhardring 8, 5436 Würenlos
Strengths
- Technical skill
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Problem-solving skills
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
- Emotional demands
- Technological changes
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