dental hygienist salary in Bern

Annual average salary

CHF 87 500

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How much does a dental hygienist earn in Bern?

  • In Bern, a full-time dental hygienist earns an average gross salary of CHF 87 500 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 36 920 to CHF 133 833, based on 22 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

dental hygienist, Bern

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 84 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 76 772
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 95 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 95 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 91 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 116 300
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 100 800
Average salary CHF 87 500

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 76 772. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 117 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

dental hygienist, Bern

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 772
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 772
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 94 100
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 97 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 117 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 106 600
Average salary CHF 87 500
+39%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 90 400. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 116 950 per year.

Salary trend

dental hygienist, Bern

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 400
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 116 950
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 772
Average salary CHF 87 500

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a dental hygienist is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 91 000 annually. Followed by Service sector in general and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for dental hygienist, Bern

Industry

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  1. Health care / Social services
    CHF 91 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Service sector in general
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  3. Banking / Financial institutions
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Salary by cantons for dental hygienist

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

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Bern

dental hygienist

CHF 87 500

average salary

Salary by canton

dental hygienist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 0
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 87 500
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 84 000
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 85 000
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 117 819
Average salary CHF 88 800