What does a Chiropractor do?

You treat back and joint problems using your hands.

How much does a Chiropractor earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 90'000, mid ~CHF CHF 130'000 per year (approximate).

Chiropractor

Health & Medicine

Chiropractors treat musculoskeletal complaints through manual therapy. They diagnose misalignments of the spine and joints and perform targeted adjustments. In Switzerland, chiropractic is a recognised medical discipline.

Entry

~CHF 90'000

CHF 7'500/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 130'000

CHF 10'833/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 200'000

CHF 16'667/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration72 months

Your path to Chiropractor

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Secondary School

You are here

High School4 years

Baccalaureate

📊 Grade average ~5.0 for admission (varies by canton)

Long-track (from grade 6)Short-track (from grade 8/9)Apprenticeship + BMS + Passerelle

University / ETH

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Master's degree

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Master's degree

Starting salary: CHF 90'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics6/10

🔬 Science8/10

💻 IT3/10

🔧 Manual8/10

🎨 Artistic3/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity5/10

🤝 Social Contact7/10

💪 Physical Demands6/10

📈 Career Growth7/10

🔮 Future Outlook9/10

🔥 Demand (current)5/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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