dentalassistentin salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 55 306

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How much does a dentalassistentin earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time dentalassistentin earns an average gross salary of CHF 55 306 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 11 000 to CHF 132 500, based on 1 482 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

dentalassistentin, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 51 277
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 51 276
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 58 865
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 58 892
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 66 241
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 66 526
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 68 727
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 68 114
Men: 55+average salary CHF 61 303
Women: 55+average salary CHF 67 740
Average salary CHF 55 325

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 51 310. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 72 270 per year.

Salary by work experience

dentalassistentin, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 51 310
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 52 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 56 958
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 400
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 450
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 72 270
Average salary CHF 55 366
+41%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 55 933. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 58 500 per year.

Salary trend

dentalassistentin, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 53 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 178
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 933
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 500
Average salary CHF 55 370
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a dentalassistentin is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 71 500 annually. Followed by Education and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for dentalassistentin, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Machine / System construction
    CHF 71 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Education
    CHF 70 6871 job
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 66 9501 job
  4. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 65 793Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 63 909Set up Job Alert
  6. Insurance
    CHF 63 8002 jobs
  7. Service sector in general
    CHF 58 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 58 500Set up Job Alert
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 55 30943 jobs
  10. Industry various
    CHF 54 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for dentalassistentin

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

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Throughout Switzerland

dentalassistentin

CHF 55 305

average salary

Salary by canton

dentalassistentin

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 55 125
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 57 886
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 125
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 56 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 55 120
Geneva average salary CHF 60 030
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 52 500
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 55 625
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 51 285
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 56 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 66 625
Solothurn average salary CHF 53 850
Schwyz average salary CHF 57 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 52 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 56 775
Valais average salary CHF 56 160
Zug average salary CHF 60 000
Zurich average salary CHF 54 600
Average salary CHF 55 305