wood industry technician salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 81 650

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How much does a wood industry technician earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time wood industry technician earns an average gross salary of CHF 81 650 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 40 000 to CHF 116 000, based on 20 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, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 81 650
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 0
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 94 598
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 81 650

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 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 89 700 per year.

Salary by work experience

wood industry technician, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 500
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 700
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 219
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 81 650
-18%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 81 800. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 88 369 per year.

Salary trend

wood industry technician, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 79 950
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 81 800
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 88 369
Average salary CHF 81 650

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a wood industry technician is Consulting various, with an average salary of CHF 116 000 annually. Followed by Building trade / Real estate and Machine / System construction industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for wood industry technician, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Consulting various
    CHF 116 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 83 1504 jobs
  3. Machine / System construction
    CHF 81 8001 job
  4. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 64 500Set up Job Alert
  5. Industry various
    CHF 60 0003 jobs
  6. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  7. Education
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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  10. Service sector in general
    N/A1 job

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.

ZH

Zurich

wood industry technician

CHF 81 650

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