biological laboratory technician salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 77 403

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How much does a biological laboratory technician earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time biological laboratory technician earns an average gross salary of CHF 77 403 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 45 156 to CHF 106 000, based on 30 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

biological laboratory technician, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 51 350
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 52 638
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 69 450
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 79 600
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 79 800
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 90 755
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 81 600
Average salary CHF 77 403

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 58 200. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 90 755 per year.

Salary by work experience

biological laboratory technician, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 200
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 075
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 902
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 588
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 83 520
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 90 755
Average salary CHF 77 403
+56%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 77 402. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 86 680 per year.

Salary trend

biological laboratory technician, Vaud

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 53 327
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 680
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 402
Average salary CHF 77 403

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a biological laboratory technician is Education, with an average salary of CHF 100 000 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Consulting various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for biological laboratory technician, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Education
    CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Health care / Social services
    CHF 80 800Set up Job Alert
  3. Consulting various
    CHF 77 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 74 663Set up Job Alert
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 67 404Set up Job Alert
  7. Industry various
    CHF 66 075Set up Job Alert
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
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  9. Building trade / Real estate
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  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for biological laboratory technician

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

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Vaud

biological laboratory technician

CHF 77 402

average salary

Salary by canton

biological laboratory technician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 78 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 78 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 71 912
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 79 800
Fribourg average salary CHF 70 500
Geneva average salary CHF 75 674
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 0
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 77 402
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 76 294
Average salary CHF 73 997