Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 77'182 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 61'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 67'700 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 120'000 |
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Swiss professionsBeauty & Sports
Wellnesstherapeut/in
You create relaxation and recovery for healthy people in the wellness sector.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Wellnesstherapeut/in create relaxation spaces and offer massages and wraps for prevention.
In a calm atmosphere, you ensure the well-being of your clients. You design suitable rooms, offer massages, and apply gentle wraps. Your focus is on prevention and recovery. With empathy and a service mindset, you guide healthy people toward greater vitality. The profession requires flexible courses and a high level of responsibility for health.
FieldBeauty & Sports
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 Sports Scientist. Based on 28 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-25% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 80'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 78'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 79'650 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 60'000 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Health care / Social services | CHF 76'364 | 23 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Wellness Therapeutinnen und Therapeuten
Official education path
The training takes place through modular, part-time courses that vary by provider.
Typical training path
Wellness Therapeutinnen und Therapeuten
Prerequisites
- Empathy
- Service mindset
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Empathy
- Service mindset
- Body awareness
- Calm demeanor
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You prepare the treatment room, dim the lights, and set out scented oils. Then you perform a gentle massage to release tension and deepen relaxation.
- You design suitable spaces for a calm atmosphere.
- You offer relaxing massages for the back and shoulders.
- You apply gentle wraps and compresses to relieve discomfort.
- You advise clients on preventive measures for daily life.
- You actively ensure the recovery and well-being of your guests.
Working conditions
You work in wellness hotels, spas, fitness studios, or private therapy practices. The rooms are deliberately designed to be quiet to promote recovery.
Strengths
- Empathy
- Service mindset
- Body awareness
- Calm demeanor
Trade-offs
- Physical strain
- Shift work
- Emotional responsibility
- Flexible training
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