dental assistant salary in Bern

Annual average salary

CHF 57 886

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How much does a dental assistant earn in Bern?

  • In Bern, a full-time dental assistant earns an average gross salary of CHF 57 886 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 20 375 to CHF 90 000, based on 120 entries.
  • Updated 14 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

dental assistant, Bern

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 50 225
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 58 750
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 59 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 66 853
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 67 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 71 500
Men: 55+average salary CHF 54 679
Women: 55+average salary CHF 65 075
Average salary CHF 57 886

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 52 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 76 417 per year.

Salary by work experience

dental assistant, Bern

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 52 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 52 975
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 54 551
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 62 100
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 512
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 76 417
Average salary CHF 57 886
+47%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 58 625. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 59 735 per year.

Salary trend

dental assistant, Bern

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 52 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 625
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 735
Average salary CHF 57 886

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a dental assistant is Service sector in general, with an average salary of CHF 70 659 annually. Followed by Education and Media / Printing / Publishing industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for dental assistant, Bern

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Service sector in general
    CHF 70 659Set up Job Alert
  2. Education
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 58 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Industry various
    CHF 54 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 52 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 50 540Set up Job Alert
  8. Consulting various
    CHF 49 011Set up Job Alert
  9. Banking / Financial institutions
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  10. Building trade / Real estate
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Salary by cantons for dental assistant

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

BE

Bern

dental assistant

CHF 57 886

average salary

Salary by canton

dental assistant

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 55 125
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 57 886
Basel Land average salary CHF 58 464
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 52 800
Fribourg average salary CHF 56 150
Geneva average salary CHF 60 363
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 53 000
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 55 250
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 51 285
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 56 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 69 225
Solothurn average salary CHF 55 200
Schwyz average salary CHF 54 000
Thurgau average salary CHF 52 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 56 775
Valais average salary CHF 56 160
Zug average salary CHF 60 000
Zurich average salary CHF 54 600
Average salary CHF 55 250