Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 84'815 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 95'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 106'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 120'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 124'750 |
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Swiss professionsElectrical Engineering
Medizintechniker/in HF
You develop and maintain innovative devices for modern medicine.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a Medizintechniker/in HF, you combine technology and medicine to develop, install, and maintain devices.
The line between technology and medicine is blurring. As a Medizintechniker/in HF, you actively shape this interface. You develop innovative sensors, plan installations, and ensure patient safety through precise maintenance. Your expertise makes medical processes safer and more efficient. You work in interdisciplinary teams and drive digital transformation in healthcare.
FieldElectrical Engineering
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryChemistry, Pharma & Biotech
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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 Technical Developer MS .NET. Based on 806 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+35% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 76'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 98'185 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 101'894 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 102'550 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 112'150 | 58 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 105'000 | 17 |
| Zurich | CHF 103'704 | 188 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 102'390 | 15 |
| Zug | CHF 102'000 | 25 |
| Berne | CHF 98'986 | 77 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Technology | CHF 118'650 | 17 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 112'500 | 8 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 106'000 | 13 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 105'000 | 29 |
| Legal / Business advice | CHF 105'000 | 7 |
| Industry various | CHF 104'250 | 56 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Dipl. Medizintechniker/in HF
- ⏱ 2 Jahre Vollzeit 3 Jahre berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The training takes two years full-time or three years while working. It leads to a diploma.
Typical training path
Dipl. Medizintechniker/in HF
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) in the field of training
- Other EFZ
- Berufsmaturität
- Fachmaturität
- Gymnasiale Maturität
- Fachmittelschulausweis
- Equivalent qualification for a Sur-Dossier admission
- For part-time training: Employment of at least 50% in the field of training
- For full-time training: Internship of 720 hours (with relevant EFZ) or 1800 hours (without relevant EFZ)
Requirements
- Technical understanding
- Analytical skills
- Sense of responsibility
- Ability to lead employees and work in a team
- Interest in the healthcare sector
- Networked thinking and action
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Analytical skills
- Sense of responsibility
- Teamwork skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in front of a complex medical device. You check its connection to the hospital system. Together with nursing staff, you run a functional test.
- You identify the needs of doctors and nurses for new medical devices.
- You develop sensitive measurement systems for physiological processes and biological signals.
- You plan the location and secure networking of new equipment.
- You carry out functional tests and ensure flawless data storage.
- You monitor device performance and plan regular maintenance intervals.
- You fix technical faults in close cooperation with medical staff.
- You train clinicians on how to use the devices safely.
Working conditions
You work in hospitals, research labs, or the medical industry. Your workplace often shifts between technical rooms, operating theatres, and consultation meetings.
Where to learn
- Swissmem - Höhere BerufsbildungPfingstweidstrasse 102, 8005 Zürich
- Swiss MedtechFreiburgstrasse 3, 3010 Bern
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Analytical skills
- Sense of responsibility
- Teamwork skills
Trade-offs
- On-call duty
- High responsibility
- Continuous training
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