dental technician salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 66 380

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How much does a dental technician earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time dental technician earns an average gross salary of CHF 66 380 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 22 050 to CHF 120 000, based on 196 entries.
  • Updated 2 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

dental technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 52 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 52 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 67 100
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 66 650
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 71 750
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 71 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 66 750
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 66 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 101 271
Average salary CHF 66 380

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 56 325. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 75 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

dental technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 325
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 325
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 200
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
Average salary CHF 66 380
+28%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for dental technician have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 66 250. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 72 150 per year.

Salary trend

dental technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 63 600
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 250
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 150
Average salary CHF 66 380

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a dental technician is Retail trade / Wholesaling, with an average salary of CHF 86 125 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for dental technician, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 86 125Set up Job Alert
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 84 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 75 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 73 9001 job
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 65 333Set up Job Alert
  7. Industry various
    CHF 65 311Set up Job Alert
  8. Medical Technology
    CHF 64 02517 jobs
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 62 9661 job
  10. Transport / Logistics
    CHF 48 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for dental technician

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

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Throughout Switzerland

dental technician

CHF 66 379

average salary

Salary by canton

dental technician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 62 500
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 66 585
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 68 500
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 0
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 67 500
Average salary CHF 66 379