Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 111'676 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 104'887 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 106'287 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 110'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 125'208 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 128'363 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Chiropraktor/in UNI
Chiropractors treat joints and the spine with manual therapy
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You examine and treat joint and spine problems with manual therapy and prevention
Chiropractors restore joint function and relieve pain. You welcome patients, record their medical history, and perform orthopaedic examinations. You use targeted manual techniques and supplementary therapies to create individual treatment plans. Prevention and lifestyle advice are just as important as working closely with specialists.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryHealthcare
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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 CHRO. Based on 3,373 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+6% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 112'783 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 110'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 115'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 120'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 123'116 | 253 |
| Zug | CHF 122'850 | 61 |
| Zurich | CHF 122'100 | 630 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 121'000 | 81 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 120'000 | 81 |
| Vaud | CHF 117'180 | 340 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 154'000 | 107 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 143'500 | 111 |
| Insurance | CHF 132'400 | 47 |
| Consulting various | CHF 130'000 | 57 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 130'000 | 157 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 130'000 | 87 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Master of Chiropractic Medicine UZH, eidg. dipl. Chiropraktor/in
- ⏱ 6 Jahre Master 3 Jahre Assistenz/Weiterbildung
Official education path
You complete a master's degree at a university of applied sciences and graduate with a federal diploma.
Typical training path
Master of Chiropractic Medicine UZH, eidg. dipl. Chiropraktor/in
Prerequisites
- gymnasiale Maturität
- Berufsmaturität with passed Passerelle
- Bachelor's degree (FH, PH, UH, ETH)
Requirements
- good manual skills and psychomotor abilities
- interest in healthcare
- empathy
- strong sense of responsibility
- networked thinking and action
- clean working method and sense of hygiene
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Manual dexterity
- Empathy
- Sense of responsibility
- Holistic 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 and carefully palpate the spine to find blockages. You then apply targeted manual techniques to restore joint function.
- You welcome patients and carefully record their medical history.
- You perform orthopaedic and neurological examinations to find the cause.
- You palpate the spine and joints to pinpoint functional issues.
- You and the patient create an individual treatment plan.
- You use targeted manual techniques to gently mobilise stiff joints.
- You add cold therapy, ultrasound, or acupressure to improve results.
- You track progress and adjust treatments as needed.
- You advise patients on nutrition, exercise, and stress management.
Working conditions
You work in private practices or clinics under the supervision of experienced professionals. After further training, you can run your own practice and plan treatments independently.
Where to learn
- ChiroSuisse Schweizerischer Chiropraktoren-Gesellschaft SCGSulgenauweg 38, 3007 Bern
- Universität Zürich, Medizinische Fakultät, DekanatPestalozzistrasse 3, 8091 Zürich
- Swiss Academy of ChiropracticSulgenauweg 38, 3007 Bern
Strengths
- Manual dexterity
- Empathy
- Sense of responsibility
- Holistic thinking
Trade-offs
- Long study period
- Physical strain
- Administrative tasks
- Lifelong learning
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