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
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 66 400
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 88 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 88 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 103 800
Women: 35-45median CHF 0
Men: 45-55median CHF 138 500
Women: 45-55median CHF 140 500
Men: 55+median CHF 110 000
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 101 250
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 88 940. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 139 250 per year.
Salary by work experience
clinical engineer, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 88 940
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 91 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 100 500
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 103 200
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 139 250
21+ yearsmedian CHF 122 000
median CHF 101 250
+37%
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 median salary was CHF 102 500. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 122 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a clinical engineer is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 103 200 anually. 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
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Medical Technology
CHF 100 500Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 96 5001 job
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Education
N/A2 jobs
Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Service sector in general
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Utilities
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Salary by cantons for clinical engineer
The top two high-paying cantons for clinical engineer are Zurich and Aargau. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.