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 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsHealthcare
Ergonom/in
You design products and workplaces for better health and comfort
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Ergonom/in optimises workplaces and products to promote health, safety and efficiency at work
People are at the heart of your work. You analyse workflows and test products for a proper fit. You combine medical knowledge with technical understanding. You check seating, lighting and tools. Your goal is to reduce strain and sustainably improve employee performance. This way you create safe and comfortable environments.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryHealthcare
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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
- 🎓 Ergonom/in
Official education path
The usual training path leads through specialised further education or a degree in ergonomics and work science.
Typical training path
Ergonom/in
Prerequisites
- Good English skills to stay informed about new scientific findings in the internet and specialist literature
Requirements
- Logical-analytical thinking with the ability to link knowledge from different disciplines to assess complex work situations
- Technical-scientific understanding for the design of products and workplaces
- Written fluency for composing reports
- Sociability and openness in dealing with people of diverse backgrounds
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Technical understanding
- Written precision
- Social openness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in front of a new prototype. Together with colleagues you check if the handles feel natural. Then you adjust the desk height and fine-tune the screen lighting for optimal visibility.
- You analyse existing workflows for potential health risks.
- You test products for fit and ease of use.
- You set up ergonomic workstations with suitable lighting.
- You advise employees on back-friendly and gentle sitting postures.
- You link medical findings with technical requirements.
- You document your findings in clear technical reports.
Working conditions
You work in industrial companies, consulting firms or at manufacturers of office and production furniture. You often move between laboratories, workshops and the actual workplaces of your clients.
Where to learn
- SwissErgo Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Ergonomie3000 Bern
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Technical understanding
- Written precision
- Social openness
Trade-offs
- Broad responsibility
- Changing projects
- Continuous further training
- Complex coordination
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