medical lab assistant salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 76 093

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How much does a medical lab assistant earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time medical lab assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 76 093 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 50 000 to CHF 115 343, based on 64 entries.
  • Updated 13 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

medical lab assistant, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 520
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 520
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 73 450
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 73 450
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 84 994
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 84 994
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 84 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 81 250
Women: 55+average salary CHF 78 975
Average salary CHF 76 093

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 65 520. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 91 717 per year.

Salary by work experience

medical lab assistant, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 520
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 225
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 950
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 046
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 481
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 91 717
Average salary CHF 76 093
+40%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 73 770. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 82 450 per year.

Salary trend

medical lab assistant, Vaud

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 770
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 450
Average salary CHF 76 093

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a medical lab assistant is Education, with an average salary of CHF 90 000 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for medical lab assistant, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Education
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 81 250Set up Job Alert
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 76 1863 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 68 250Set 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. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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  9. Service sector in general
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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.

VD

Vaud

medical lab assistant

CHF 76 093

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