medical lab assistant salary in Basel-Stadt

Annual average salary

CHF 81 750

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How much does a medical lab assistant earn in Basel-Stadt?

  • In Basel-Stadt, a full-time medical lab assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 81 750 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 50 000 to CHF 108 740, based on 27 entries.
  • Updated 3 days ago
  • 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

medical lab assistant, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 67 400
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 77 214
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 77 214
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 81 750
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 80 875
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 95 718
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 102 900
Average salary CHF 81 750

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 70 700. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 101 436 per year.

Salary by work experience

medical lab assistant, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 700
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 506
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 506
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 588
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 077
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 101 436
Average salary CHF 81 750
+43%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for medical lab assistant have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 84 360. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 85 753 per year.

Salary trend

medical lab assistant, Basel-Stadt

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 594
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 753
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 360
Average salary CHF 81 750

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a medical lab assistant is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 103 740 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for medical lab assistant, Basel-Stadt

Industry

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  1. Machine / System construction
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  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 81 895Set up Job Alert
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 80 8757 jobs
  4. Banking / Financial institutions
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  5. Building trade / Real estate
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  6. Consulting various
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  7. Education
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  8. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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  9. Service sector in general
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  10. Utilities
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Salary by cantons for medical lab assistant

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

BS

Basel-Stadt

medical lab assistant

CHF 81 750

average salary

Salary by canton

medical lab assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 74 750
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 78 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 79 300
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 81 750
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 77 869
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 78 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 78 806
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 92 324
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 79 800
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 77 778
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 76 093
Valais average salary CHF 84 445
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 85 522
Average salary CHF 79 125