optician salary in Aargau

Annual average salary

CHF 61 100

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How much does a optician earn in Aargau?

  • In Aargau, a full-time optician earns an average gross salary of CHF 61 100 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 50 400 to CHF 100 000, based on 35 entries.
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

optician, Aargau

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 58 546
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 58 500
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 65 530
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 63 765
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 72 800
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 56 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 83 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 72 335
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 67 000
Average salary CHF 61 100

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a optician relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 56 975. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 88 541 per year.

Salary by work experience

optician, Aargau

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 975
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 600
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 550
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 541
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 041
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 66 167
Average salary CHF 61 100
+16%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for optician have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 61 640. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 68 900 per year.

Salary trend

optician, Aargau

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 250
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 640
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 900
Average salary CHF 61 100

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a optician is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 83 000 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for optician, Aargau

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 83 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 76 362Set up Job Alert
  3. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 67 600Set up Job Alert
  4. Utilities
    CHF 65 530Set up Job Alert
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 60 5501 job
  6. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 60 29519 jobs
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 57 0911 job
  8. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 55 620Set up Job Alert
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
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  10. Building trade / Real estate
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Salary by cantons for optician

The top two high-paying cantons for optician are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

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Aargau

optician

CHF 61 100

average salary

Salary by canton

optician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 61 100
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 68 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 62 400
Fribourg average salary CHF 59 928
Geneva average salary CHF 61 740
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 58 800
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 59 800
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 60 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 66 500
Schwyz average salary CHF 66 596
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 65 000
Valais average salary CHF 64 903
Zug average salary CHF 63 256
Zurich average salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 62 696