clinical engineer salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 100 000

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How much does a clinical engineer earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time clinical engineer earns an average gross salary of CHF 100 000 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 31 500 to CHF 170 000, based on 42 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, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 520
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 88 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 88 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 103 200
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 130 250
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 130 250
Men: 55+average salary CHF 95 200
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 100 000

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 86 625. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 122 600 per year.

Salary by work experience

clinical engineer, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 625
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 800
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 600
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 116 000
Average salary CHF 100 000
+34%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 98 500. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 122 000 per year.

Salary trend

clinical engineer, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 92 880
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 98 500
Average salary CHF 100 000

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a clinical engineer is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 108 360 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for clinical engineer, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 108 360Set up Job Alert
  2. Medical Technology
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  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 96 5003 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
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  5. Building trade / Real estate
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  6. Consulting various
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  7. Education
    N/A1 job
  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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  9. Service sector in general
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  10. Utilities
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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.

ZH

Zurich

clinical engineer

CHF 100 000

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