biological laboratory technician salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 73 996

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How much does a biological laboratory technician earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time biological laboratory technician earns an average gross salary of CHF 73 996 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 26 850 to CHF 117 600, based on 375 entries.
  • Updated 1 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

biological laboratory technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 63 253
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 63 600
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 73 523
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 73 523
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 83 760
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 83 760
Men: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 73 996

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a biological laboratory technician relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 64 350. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 85 615 per year.

Salary by work experience

biological laboratory technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 350
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 600
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 615
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 73 996
+24%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for biological laboratory technician have changed over time.

In 2015-2017, the annual average salary was CHF 74 650. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 77 000 per year.

Salary trend

biological laboratory technician, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 650
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 237
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 433
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 000
Average salary CHF 73 996

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a biological laboratory technician is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 79 000 annually. Followed by Consulting various and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for biological laboratory technician, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 79 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 77 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Education
    CHF 76 250Set up Job Alert
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 75 400Set up Job Alert
  5. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 74 675Set up Job Alert
  6. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 74 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Industry various
    CHF 73 245Set up Job Alert
  8. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 73 200Set up Job Alert
  9. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 72 833Set up Job Alert
  10. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for biological laboratory technician

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

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Throughout Switzerland

biological laboratory technician

CHF 73 996

average salary

Salary by canton

biological laboratory technician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 78 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 78 250
Basel Land average salary CHF 71 912
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 79 725
Fribourg average salary CHF 70 500
Geneva average salary CHF 75 674
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 77 402
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 76 329
Average salary CHF 73 996