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physician assistant salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 70 173

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How much does a physician assistant earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time physician assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 70 173 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 12 600 to CHF 128 333, based on 972 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

physician assistant, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 61 800
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 61 900
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 252
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 376
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 79 300
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 79 300
Men: 55+average salary CHF 120 750
Women: 55+average salary CHF 83 850
Average salary CHF 70 220

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 59 292. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 80 984 per year.

Salary by work experience

physician assistant, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 292
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 366
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 079
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 80 984
Average salary CHF 70 220
+37%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 70 135. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 75 400 per year.

Salary trend

physician assistant, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 453
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 135
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 400
Average salary CHF 70 228
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a physician assistant is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 250 000 annually. Followed by Education and Machine / System construction industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for physician assistant, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 250 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Education
    CHF 107 0001 job
  3. Machine / System construction
    CHF 94 466Set up Job Alert
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 70 987105 jobs
  5. Medical Technology
    CHF 64 6875 jobs
  6. Service sector in general
    CHF 63 9003 jobs
  7. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 58 500Set up Job Alert
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 40 050Set up Job Alert
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
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  10. Building trade / Real estate
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Salary by cantons for physician assistant

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

ZH

Zurich

physician assistant

CHF 70 182

average salary

Salary by canton

physician assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 67 283
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 67 600
Berne average salary CHF 65 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 67 821
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 68 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 66 170
Geneva average salary CHF 72 804
Glarus average salary CHF 72 881
Grisons average salary CHF 65 585
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 68 500
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 62 311
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 61 600
St. Gallen average salary CHF 64 155
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 70 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 64 890
Schwyz average salary CHF 68 900
Thurgau average salary CHF 63 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 67 065
Valais average salary CHF 65 510
Zug average salary CHF 72 540
Zurich average salary CHF 70 182
Average salary CHF 67 024