lab technician salaries Throughout Switzerland

Salary by age & gender

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

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 65 483. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 90 900 per year.

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 74 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 79 502 per year.

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a lab technician is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 110 800 annually. Followed by Tourism / Travel / Recreation and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.