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 1 500 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

dentalassistentin, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 51 277
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 51 277
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 58 892
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 58 910
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 65 972
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 66 021
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 68 924
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 68 727
Men: 55+average salary CHF 61 303
Women: 55+average salary CHF 67 740
Average salary CHF 55 398

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 51 299. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 72 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

dentalassistentin, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 51 299
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 52 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 013
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 400
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 300
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
Average salary CHF 55 350
+40%

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 58 492 per year.

Salary trend

dentalassistentin, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 53 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 194
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 55 933
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 492
Average salary CHF 55 410
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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 6872 jobs
  3. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 66 9505 jobs
  4. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 65 793Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 63 909Set up Job Alert
  6. Insurance
    CHF 63 8001 job
  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 34934 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 55 250
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 57 886
Basel Land average salary CHF 60 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 56 035
Fribourg average salary CHF 55 120
Geneva average salary CHF 60 030
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 52 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 56 000
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 52 500
Schwyz average salary CHF 57 500
Thurgau average salary CHF 52 040
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 57 000
Valais average salary CHF 56 160
Zug average salary CHF 60 000
Zurich average salary CHF 54 600
Average salary CHF 55 305