Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 96'468 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 97'032 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 104'639 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 112'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 120'035 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 123'080 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Facharzt/-ärztin für Angiologie
You diagnose and treat diseases of the blood and lymph vessels.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Facharzt/-ärztin für Angiologie examines vascular diseases, plans therapies, and accompanies patients on their path to recovery.
As a specialist for blood and lymph vessels, you play a central role in modern medicine. You diagnose complex circulation disorders. You use innovative imaging methods. You coordinate the right treatment with surgeons. Your focus is on precise diagnosis and careful therapy planning. You provide long-term care for your patients. You use modern ultrasound and contrast agent techniques for exact results.
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 Controlling. Based on 3,627 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+8% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 100'600 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 100'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 105'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 109'128 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zug | CHF 122'500 | 90 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 112'000 | 111 |
| Zurich | CHF 111'992 | 757 |
| Schaffhausen | CHF 108'000 | 18 |
| Aargau | CHF 106'600 | 171 |
| Fribourg | CHF 106'221 | 56 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | CHF 118'755 | 101 |
| Insurance | CHF 118'000 | 131 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 116'750 | 316 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 115'250 | 243 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 113'000 | 146 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 110'000 | 181 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Fachärztin/zum Facharzt für Angiologie
Official education path
The path leads through a university master's degree in human medicine. You also take the federal exam for the medical diploma.
Typical training path
Fachärztin/zum Facharzt für Angiologie
Prerequisites
- Master from a Universitäre Hochschule
Where this can lead
Lateral entry or specialization usually happens through additional specialist training. You can also take further education in cardiology.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Vascular system expertise
- Precise diagnosis
- Teamwork in the medical field
- Patient care
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the examination table. You perform an ultrasound of the legs to assess circulation accurately. Then you discuss the results with the patient. You plan the next therapy steps together.
- You examine arteries, veins, and lymph vessels with modern imaging methods.
- You carefully evaluate MRI and CT images to find blockages.
- You discuss the results with radiologists and vascular surgeons.
- You plan medication therapies or refer patients for surgery when needed.
- You regularly monitor the healing process after treatment.
- You explain the necessary follow-up steps to your patient.
Working conditions
You typically work in hospitals, specialized medical practices, or medical centers. The vascular medicine consultation is the focus of your daily work there.
Where to learn
- SIWF Schweizerisches Institut für ärztliche Weiter- und Fortbildung c/o FMHElfenstr. 18, 3000 Bern
Strengths
- Vascular system expertise
- Precise diagnosis
- Teamwork in the medical field
- Patient care
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Stressful consultations
- Physical strain
- Emotional demand
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