medical lab assistant salary in St. Gallen

Annual average salary

CHF 79 485

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How much does a medical lab assistant earn in St. Gallen?

  • In St. Gallen, a full-time medical lab assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 79 485 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 64 350 to CHF 102 700, based on 32 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

medical lab assistant, St. Gallen

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 69 900
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 79 300
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 87 100
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 100 219
Average salary CHF 79 485

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 68 900. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 98 200 per year.

Salary by work experience

medical lab assistant, St. Gallen

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 900
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 170
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 850
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 277
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 728
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 98 200
Average salary CHF 79 485
+43%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 81 050. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 81 900 per year.

Salary trend

medical lab assistant, St. Gallen

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 050
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 400
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 900
Average salary CHF 79 485

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a medical lab assistant is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 80 600 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for medical lab assistant, St. Gallen

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Health care / Social services
    CHF 80 600Set up Job Alert
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 79 800Set up Job Alert
  3. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 79 170Set up Job Alert
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 67 490Set up Job Alert
  5. Banking / Financial institutions
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  6. Building trade / Real estate
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  7. Consulting various
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  8. Education
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  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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  10. Utilities
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Salary by cantons for medical lab assistant

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

SG

St. Gallen

medical lab assistant

CHF 79 485

average salary

Salary by canton

medical lab assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 74 633
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 78 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 78 650
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 81 628
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 76 776
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 78 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 78 806
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 92 324
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 79 485
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 77 778
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 76 093
Valais average salary CHF 84 890
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 85 025
Average salary CHF 79 050