Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 77'971 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 76'980 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 82'393 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 88'615 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 94'553 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 99'099 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Fachmann/-frau für neurophysiologische Diagnostik BP
You measure and evaluate electrical brain and body activity for precise diagnoses
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You prepare neurophysiological examinations, carry them out, and evaluate the biosignals for doctors.
You play a key role in neurological diagnostics in hospitals, clinics, and labs. You carefully prepare patients for measurements. You operate highly specialized equipment and monitor vital biosignals. Your precise data forms the basis for medical diagnoses. The job requires technical understanding, empathy, and continuous training in a dynamic field.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryMedical Therapy & Naturopathy
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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 Consolidation & Reporting (IFRS). Based on 7,752 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 85'650 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 83'037 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 82'898 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 87'055 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Glarus | CHF 109'200 | 19 |
| Zug | CHF 93'664 | 228 |
| Aargau | CHF 91'000 | 242 |
| Schaffhausen | CHF 90'000 | 39 |
| Solothurn | CHF 90'000 | 79 |
| Zurich | CHF 88'890 | 1,314 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Technology | CHF 99'400 | 64 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 95'000 | 245 |
| Utilities | CHF 91'000 | 70 |
| Insurance | CHF 89'850 | 170 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 88'400 | 257 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 87'990 | 176 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Fachmann/-frau für neurophysiologische Diagnostik mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 1 Jahr, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The part-time course lasts 1 year. It prepares you for the federal professional certificate.
Typical training path
Fachmann/-frau für neurophysiologische Diagnostik mit eidg. Fachausweis
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) as Medizinische/r Praxisassistent/in or as Fachmann/-frau Gesundheit (FaGe), or Abschluss Höhere Fachschule as dipl. Pflegefachmann/-frau HF or equivalent qualification and at least 2 years of professional experience (at least 70%) in the field of neurophysiology or sleep medicine
- Another eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis and at least 3 years of professional experience (at least 70%) in the field of neurophysiology or sleep medicine
Requirements
- Technical understanding
- Networked thinking and action
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Social competence
- Empathy
- Reliability
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Empathy
- Resilience
- Precision
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You attach electrodes to the patient correctly. You check the quality of the biosignals during the measurement. At the same time, you calmly support the person. You document the process without gaps.
- You carefully prepare patients for neurophysiological examinations.
- You correctly attach electrodes and sensors to the body.
- You monitor vital parameters and biosignals during the measurement.
- You operate specialized medical devices like EEGs and polysomnographs.
- You evaluate the measured data and create preliminary reports.
- You document the results without gaps and archive them securely.
- You coordinate appointments and maintain medical equipment.
- You work closely with doctors and therapists in a team.
Working conditions
You work in hospitals, specialized clinics, diagnostic labs, and private practices. Your area of application covers neurology, sleep medicine, and psychiatry.
Where to learn
- Verein Neurophysiologie-Lehrgang VNLSchulhausmatte 7, 3415 Rüegsauschachen
- Schweizerischer Fachverband für Neurophysiologische Diagnostik SFND SekretariatHolengrabenweg 4, 4612 Wangen
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Empathy
- Resilience
- Precision
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- High responsibility
- Continuous training
- Emotional strain
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