wood industry technician salary in St. Gallen

Annual average salary

CHF 90 037

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How much does a wood industry technician earn in St. Gallen?

  • In St. Gallen, a full-time wood industry technician earns an average gross salary of CHF 90 037 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 56 000 to CHF 141 750, based on 22 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

wood industry technician, St. Gallen

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 56 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 84 900
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 84 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 129 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 126 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 90 037

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 64 465. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 132 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

wood industry technician, St. Gallen

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 91 650
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 786
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 750
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 465
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 536
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 132 000
Average salary CHF 90 037
+44%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 93 990. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 103 333 per year.

Salary trend

wood industry technician, St. Gallen

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 103 333
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 990
Average salary CHF 90 037

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a wood industry technician is Building trade / Real estate, with an average salary of CHF 93 600 annually. Followed by Agriculture / Forestry / Wood and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for wood industry technician, St. Gallen

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 93 6002 jobs
  2. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 90 111Set up Job Alert
  3. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 85 800Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 58 200Set up Job Alert
  5. Machine / System construction
    CHF 57 500Set up Job Alert
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
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  7. Consulting various
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  8. Education
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  9. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for wood industry technician

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

SG

St. Gallen

wood industry technician

CHF 90 036

average salary

Salary by canton

wood industry technician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 89 800
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 84 899
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 81 900
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 90 036
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 84 945
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 81 650
Average salary CHF 84 000