optician salary in Lucerne

Annual average salary

CHF 59 800

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How much does a optician earn in Lucerne?

  • In Lucerne, a full-time optician earns an average gross salary of CHF 59 800 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 44 000 to CHF 97 500, based on 37 entries.
  • 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

optician, Lucerne

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 57 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 56 764
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 60 400
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 60 100
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 65 650
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 59 800

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 54 600. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 87 750 per year.

Salary by work experience

optician, Lucerne

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 600
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 800
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 533
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 61 347
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 750
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 68 750
Average salary CHF 59 800
+26%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 59 800. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 60 667 per year.

Salary trend

optician, Lucerne

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 800
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 750
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 667
Average salary CHF 59 800

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a optician is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 97 500 annually. Followed by Retail trade / Wholesaling and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for optician, Lucerne

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 97 500Set up Job Alert
  2. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 59 80017 jobs
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 59 150Set up Job Alert
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 59 017Set up Job Alert
  5. Consulting various
    CHF 54 600Set up Job Alert
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
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  7. Building trade / Real estate
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  8. Education
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  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  10. Utilities
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Salary by cantons for optician

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

LU

Lucerne

optician

CHF 59 800

average salary

Salary by canton

optician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 61 100
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 68 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 62 400
Fribourg average salary CHF 59 928
Geneva average salary CHF 61 740
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 58 800
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 59 800
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 60 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 66 500
Schwyz average salary CHF 66 596
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 65 000
Valais average salary CHF 64 903
Zug average salary CHF 63 256
Zurich average salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 62 696