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 Rheumatologie
Diagnosis and treatment of chronic joint and muscle diseases.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You analyse the causes of movement disorders and plan non-surgical treatments for patients.
Rheumatologists are the leading experts for complex musculoskeletal conditions. You make precise diagnoses and create individual treatment plans. You support patients over the long term. Your daily work combines solid clinical diagnostics with modern therapy methods. You work closely with physiotherapists, laboratories, and general practitioners. Together, you aim to improve the quality of life for your patients.
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 oder Facharzt für Rheumatologie
Official education path
The path goes through a university medical degree followed by specialist training.
Typical training path
Fachärztin oder Facharzt für Rheumatologie
Prerequisites
- Master Universitäre Hochschule
- Fachärztin oder Facharzt (5- or 6-year training) or praktischen Arzt oder praktischen Ärztin (3-year training)
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Clinical diagnostics
- Patient counselling
- Team coordination
- Analytical thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand by the examination table. You discuss blood test results with a patient. Then you plan the next steps of the therapy. You also coordinate the necessary physiotherapy measures.
- You take a thorough medical history. You examine the musculoskeletal system systematically.
- You carefully evaluate laboratory results and imaging tests.
- You perform targeted injection techniques and manual therapies.
- You coordinate physiotherapy and occupational therapy measures in the treatment team.
- You advise patients on prevention and lifestyle.
- You attend special clinics for osteoporosis or paediatric rheumatology.
- You document the course of the illness. You adjust the medication as needed.
Working conditions
You work in rheumatology departments of hospitals. You also work in specialised medical practices or outpatient treatment centres. Your workplaces are usually well equipped. They are often located in urban centres.
Where to learn
- SIWF Schweizerisches Institut für ärztliche Weiter- und Fortbildung c/o FMHElfenstr. 18, 3000 Bern
Strengths
- Clinical diagnostics
- Patient counselling
- Team coordination
- Analytical thinking
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Administrative workload
- Emotional strain
- Mandatory continuing education
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