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ergothérapeute salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 76 900

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How much does a ergothérapeute earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time ergothérapeute earns an average gross salary of CHF 76 900 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 28 000 to CHF 133 333, based on 310 entries.
  • Updated 8 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

ergothérapeute, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 66 958
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 72 400
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 72 800
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 87 750
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 87 500
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 84 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 90 150
Women: 55+average salary CHF 92 300
Average salary CHF 76 810

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 71 185. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 91 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

ergothérapeute, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 185
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 639
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 216
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 168
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 91 000
Average salary CHF 76 854
+28%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for ergothérapeute have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 80 000. From 2015-2017, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 82 329 per year.

Salary trend

ergothérapeute, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 329
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 76 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 426
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 000
Average salary CHF 76 854
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a ergothérapeute is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 80 000 annually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for ergothérapeute, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 80 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Health care / Social services
    CHF 76 902Set up Job Alert
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 74 249Set up Job Alert
  4. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Education
    CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Industry various
    CHF 48 600Set up Job Alert
  7. Banking / Financial institutions
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  8. Building trade / Real estate
    N/A6 jobs
  9. Consulting various
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  10. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Salary by cantons for ergothérapeute

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

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Throughout Switzerland

ergothérapeute

CHF 76 854

average salary

Salary by canton

ergothérapeute

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 74 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 74 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 78 400
Fribourg average salary CHF 84 000
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 77 179
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 79 560
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 0
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 75 400
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 71 202
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 85 070
Average salary CHF 76 854