Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 91'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 87'675 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 94'727 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 99'897 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 104'240 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 105'625 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Facharzt/-ärztin für Arbeitsmedizin
You protect health at the workplace and advise companies on safe working conditions.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You promote employee well-being. You spot occupational diseases early. You develop preventive safety concepts for companies.
As a Facharzt/-ärztin für Arbeitsmedizin, you work at the intersection of medicine, business, and law. Your goal is to protect employee health and prevent work accidents. You analyze risks. You develop safety measures. You advise companies on safe workplaces. You actively support a healthy and productive work environment.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryMedical & Scientific Roles
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Specialist Compensation & Benefits. Based on 935 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 100'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 94'726 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 97'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 98'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 106'362 | 64 |
| Zug | CHF 104'500 | 31 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 101'406 | 28 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 100'262 | 12 |
| Lucerne | CHF 100'000 | 31 |
| Zurich | CHF 99'750 | 253 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 119'750 | 72 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 114'000 | 51 |
| Insurance | CHF 111'521 | 35 |
| Utilities | CHF 110'129 | 26 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 105'000 | 41 |
| Education | CHF 102'750 | 24 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Facharzt/-ärztin in Arbeitsmedizin
Official education path
Access requires a university medical degree followed by specialized training as a Facharzt/-ärztin für Arbeitsmedizin.
Prerequisites
- Master Universitäre Hochschule
- Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS/UP) Universitäre Hochschule
- Facharzttitel in Arbeitsmedizin
Requirements
- Analytical and conceptual skills
- Networked thinking and action
- Communication skills
- Oral and written language proficiency
- Careful working style
- Organizational and planning skills
Where this can lead
A career change is only possible with a completed medical basic degree and corresponding specialist training. Additional specific courses complete your expertise.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Strong communication skills
- Strategic planning
- Careful working style
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You inspect a production hall with safety experts. You look for potential health risks. You discuss the results with management. You adapt safety measures to the company's needs.
- You advise employers on effective safety concepts and accident prevention strategies.
- You plan sanitary facilities and technical equipment for safe workplaces.
- You develop preventive measures like adjusted working hours and first aid plans.
- You spot work-related issues early. You start occupational rehabilitation.
- You combine medical insights with business interests and labor law rules.
- You monitor the use of protective gear and workplace design in large companies.
Working conditions
You mainly work in large companies in industry, administration, or services. You also work at specialized advisory offices or medical institutes.
Where to learn
- SIWF Schweizerisches Institut für ärztliche Weiter- und Fortbildung c/o FMHElfenstr. 18, 3000 Bern
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Strong communication skills
- Strategic planning
- Careful working style
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Balancing interests
- Regular training
- Stressful assignments
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