Wage increase after completion of the "Medical masseur / medical masseuse (BP)" course

The "Medical masseur/medical masseuse" professional qualification certifies that you have completed further training at the higher professional education level. Depending on the training and further education you have already completed, you can be promoted to a new salary category.

Your personal salary opportunities depend on various criteria such as the sector, the region, your employer, your previous training, your professional experience and your age. You can use the "Salarium" salary calculator to calculate your potential salary increase as a medical masseur / medical masseuse (BP).

We have calculated a case for you as an example: A 25-year-old trained retail specialist with a professional examination earns around CHF 4,553.00 per month in the Schaffhausen area. After passing the professional examination as a medical masseur, he takes on tasks as a therapist and companion for people with disabilities and is promoted to a higher salary group.

Procedure: Click on "Salarium - statistical salary calculator" below and then on the "Calculate salary" button

  • REGION: Select your region / place of work (in the example Espace Mittelland)
  • INDUSTRY: Select your industry (in the example 86 Healthcare)
  • PROFESSIONAL GROUP: enter "Medical masseur" and Salarium will suggest the corresponding professional group: 32 healthcare assistant professions
  • POSITION IN THE COMPANY: Level 3+4: Lower management
  • HOURS PER WEEK: 42
  • TRAINING: Higher vocational training
  • AGE: Your estimated age after completing the training (25 in the example)
  • YEARS OF SERVICE: Your number of years of service (0 in the example)
  • COMPANY SIZE: In the example 20 - 49 employees
  • 12/13 MONTHLY SALARY: 13 monthly salaries (converted pro rata to 12 salaries)
  • SPECIAL PAYMENTS: No
  • MONTHLY / HOURLY WAGE: Monthly wage

Source:"Federal Statistical Office, FSO"

Note: This sample calculation refers to the data of Salarium 2023, this service is temporarily interrupted. Information can be foundhere. A list of other payroll calculator tools is availablehere.

His salary will therefore increase to CHF 6,723.00.

Please note: This "Medical massage therapist (BP)" calculation is intended as an example. As mentioned above, the salary depends on various factors and can vary considerably.

Another example of a medical masseuse with a federal certificate: CHF 735,000 more salary until retirement

23-year-old Marita works as an EFZ dental assistant in a dental practice in Herisau. She ensures that the day-to-day running of the practice runs smoothly. She enjoys the planning and administrative work involved in welcoming and looking after patients. Marita optimizes the treatment process by preparing, calling and seating patients. She also assists her dentist with his dental treatments by performing suction work, straightening and handing materials and taking x-rays. Marita observes strict hygiene regulations when tidying up and cleaning the treatment rooms after treatment. She sterilizes all instruments. Marita also answers the phone at reception, makes appointments and sees patients for regular dental check-ups. As a dental assistant, she shows empathy, service awareness, organizational skills and works reliably. However, Marita would like to be able to work more independently and carry out treatments herself. She has therefore decided to attend further training to become a medical masseuse. This professional qualification enables Marita to treat people with various massage methods and techniques for prevention, therapy or rehabilitation. As a medical masseuse, she chooses the right treatment technique based on the problems and needs of her patients. Marita collects all relevant data before treatment and also interprets medical diagnoses and prescriptions in advance. She then draws up a suitable treatment plan and carries out the appropriate treatment to maintain and promote normal movement function. Marita pays attention to hygiene, privacy, occupational safety and data protection. As a former dental assistant, she is very knowledgeable when it comes to administrative tasks. Thanks to her federal certificate, Marita can start working as an employee in a therapy practice. However, with the recognized qualification as a medical masseuse, it is also possible to set up and run her own practice. Marita's massage training also gave her higher earning potential and better prospects on the job market.

Financial benefits of further training as a medical masseuse

As a medical masseuse, Marita will receive CHF 1,630 more per month than before and will therefore have at least CHF 735,000 more at her disposal by the time she retires than if she had not done any further training.

As this theoretical calculation does not take into account any further salary increases, promotions or interest on savings, the salary can still increase significantly.

Calculation in detail

Further training as a medical masseuse BP:

  • 36 months, part-time
  • School fees, documents: CHF 34,000 minus CHF 9,500 federal contribution = CHF 24,500
  • Examination fee: CHF 3,000
  • Total training costs: CHF 27,500

Wage difference and yield calculation:

  • Difference in salary between the position as a dental assistant EFZ and the position as a medical masseuse: CHF 6,027 - CHF 4,397 = CHF 1,630 per month and CHF 19,560 per year (12 x CHF 1,630 = CHF 19,560)
  • She recoups the total training costs of CHF 27,500 with her higher salary as a medical masseuse in just under 17 months (CHF 27,500 / CHF 1,630 per month = 16.9 months)
  • In the remaining 39 years until their retirement (26 to 65), this additional income will add up to CHF 762,840 (39 x CHF 19,560 = CHF 762,840)
  • If the training costs are deducted from this additional income, an additional sum of around CHF 735,000 remains at her disposal(CHF 762'840 - CHF 27'500 = CHF 735'340)

Sources:

  • The training costs correspond to an average of the courses offered in German-speaking Switzerland.
  • Wages were calculated in the federal wage calculator www.salarium.ch with the following settings:
  • Calculations as a dental assistant EFZbefore the professional examination:
    • Region: Eastern Switzerland
    • Industry: 86 Healthcare
    • Occupational group: 53 care professions
    • Position in the company: Level 5 without management function
    • Hours per week: 42 hours
    • Education: Completed vocational training
    • Age: 23 years
    • Years of service: not specified
    • Company size: Less than 20 employees
    • 12/13 monthly salary: 13 monthly salary (converted pro rata to 12 salaries)
    • Special payments: no
    • Monthly / hourly wage: Monthly wage
    • Result:Central value (median) ofCHF 4'397
  • Calculationsafter the professional examination:
    • Region: Eastern Switzerland
    • Industry: 86 Healthcare
    • Occupational group: 32 Healthcare assistants
    • Position in the company: Level 3+4 Lower management
    • Hours per week: 42 hours
    • Education: Higher vocational training, higher technical college
    • Age: 26 years
    • Years of service: not specified
    • Company size: Less than 20 employees
    • 12/13 monthly salary: 13 monthly salary (converted pro rata to 12 salaries)
    • Special payments: no
    • Monthly / hourly wage: Monthly wage
    • Result:Central value (median) ofCHF 6'027

(All figures as at November 2022)

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