physical therapist salary in Lucerne

Annual average salary

CHF 72 974

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How much does a physical therapist earn in Lucerne?

  • In Lucerne, a full-time physical therapist earns an average gross salary of CHF 72 974 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 28 800 to CHF 114 000, based on 76 entries.
  • Updated 24 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

physical therapist, Lucerne

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 66 150
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 66 150
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 71 750
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 71 750
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 75 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 77 796
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 97 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 53 052
Women: 55+average salary CHF 89 147
Average salary CHF 72 974

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 65 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 87 500 per year.

Salary by work experience

physical therapist, Lucerne

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 028
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 800
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 150
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 800
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 87 500
Average salary CHF 72 974
+35%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for physical therapist have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 75 600. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 80 500 per year.

Salary trend

physical therapist, Lucerne

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 500
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 600
Average salary CHF 72 974

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a physical therapist is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 72 973 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for physical therapist, Lucerne

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Health care / Social services
    CHF 72 9738 jobs
  2. Banking / Financial institutions
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  3. Building trade / Real estate
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  5. Education
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  7. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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  8. Service sector in general
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  9. Utilities
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  10. Catering / Hotel
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Salary by cantons for physical therapist

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

LU

Lucerne

physical therapist

CHF 72 973

average salary

Salary by canton

physical therapist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 74 750
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 75 600
Basel Land average salary CHF 75 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 72 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 73 450
Geneva average salary CHF 74 623
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 75 000
Jura average salary CHF 75 000
Lucerne average salary CHF 72 973
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 70 644
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 74 750
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 66 300
Solothurn average salary CHF 78 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 75 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 72 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 73 080
Valais average salary CHF 73 850
Zug average salary CHF 83 750
Zurich average salary CHF 79 750
Average salary CHF 74 999