Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 89'341 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 100'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 110'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 120'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 129'050 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 111'800 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Facharzt/-ärztin für Medizinische Genetik
You analyze genetic material and advise patients on hereditary diseases
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Facharzt/-ärztin für Medizinische Genetik examine genetic material, diagnose hereditary diseases, and support patients and colleagues during treatment.
Genetic variations shape our health and disease risk. As Facharzt/-ärztin für Medizinische Genetik, you decode these differences. You analyze genetic material, make precise diagnoses, and start targeted therapies. You also support other doctors in complex cases. Your knowledge helps families make informed decisions about their health and future.
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 Data Mining. Based on 1,190 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+17% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 90'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 97'146 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 100'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 105'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 120'000 | 76 |
| Zug | CHF 113'700 | 16 |
| Berne | CHF 112'000 | 72 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 111'952 | 14 |
| Zurich | CHF 106'350 | 374 |
| Fribourg | CHF 104'000 | 17 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 114'450 | 73 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 110'000 | 43 |
| Insurance | CHF 110'000 | 70 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 107'100 | 240 |
| Industry various | CHF 107'100 | 47 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 106'125 | 20 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Fachärztin oder Facharzt für Medizinische Genetik
Official education path
The path leads through a university master's degree in human medicine, followed by the federal medical diploma exam and specialized training.
Typical training path
Fachärztin oder Facharzt für Medizinische Genetik
Prerequisites
- Master from a Universitäre Hochschule
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Empathetic counseling
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Precise work
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You prepare samples for molecular genetic analysis and evaluate the results on a computer. Afterwards, you discuss the findings with the affected patients and their families.
- You analyze patients' genetic material using molecular biological methods.
- You diagnose and classify genetic diseases precisely.
- You perform differential diagnoses to rule out non-genetic causes.
- You advise affected individuals and families on predispositions and risks.
- You support doctors from other disciplines with complex conditions.
- You document findings and initiate further medical care.
Working conditions
You work primarily in hospitals, university centers, or specialized medical practices. Your workplace includes both laboratories for sample analysis and consultation rooms for patient discussions.
Where to learn
- SIWF Schweizerisches Institut für ärztliche Weiter- und Fortbildung c/o FMHElfenstr. 18, 3000 Bern
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Empathetic counseling
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Precise work
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Emotional strain
- Continuous training
- Complex diagnostics
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