clinical engineer salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 86 500

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How much does a clinical engineer earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time clinical engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 86 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 30 000 to CHF 141 000, based on 215 entries.
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

clinical engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 960
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 960
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 81 950
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 81 900
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 87 500
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 87 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 96 850
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 96 850
Men: 55+average salary CHF 96 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 97 500
Average salary CHF 86 500

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a clinical engineer relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 75 695. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 100 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

clinical engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 695
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 500
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 96 200
Average salary CHF 86 500
+27%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for clinical engineer have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 89 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 91 927 per year.

Salary trend

clinical engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 700
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 250
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 927
Average salary CHF 86 500

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a clinical engineer is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 100 000 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for clinical engineer, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Service sector in general
    CHF 100 0001 job
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 100 0001 job
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 90 3008 jobs
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 90 0009 jobs
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 86 8252 jobs
  6. Industry various
    CHF 84 00014 jobs
  7. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Machine / System construction
    CHF 77 937Set up Job Alert
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
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  10. Building trade / Real estate
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Salary by cantons for clinical engineer

The top two high-paying cantons for clinical engineer are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

clinical engineer

CHF 86 500

average salary

Salary by canton

clinical engineer

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 92 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 88 049
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 78 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 86 500