opticien salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 63 087

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How much does a opticien earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time opticien earns an average gross salary of CHF 63 087 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 19 926 to CHF 140 000, based on 861 entries.
  • Updated 10 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

opticien, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 55 677
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 55 700
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 62 400
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 62 100
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 73 375
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 73 050
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 71 783
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 71 533
Men: 55+average salary CHF 79 300
Women: 55+average salary CHF 79 300
Average salary CHF 63 087

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 57 600. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 72 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

opticien, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 57 600
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 58 396
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 800
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 633
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
Average salary CHF 63 015
+25%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 64 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 68 900 per year.

Salary trend

opticien, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 550
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 59 800
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 68 900
Average salary CHF 63 061

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a opticien is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 150 000 annually. Followed by Machine / System construction and Consumer / Luxury goods industry industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for opticien, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Machine / System construction
    CHF 80 3258 jobs
  3. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 79 700Set up Job Alert
  4. Utilities
    CHF 68 5153 jobs
  5. Health care / Social services
    CHF 68 232Set up Job Alert
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 64 256Set up Job Alert
  7. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 62 800Set up Job Alert
  8. Service sector in general
    CHF 60 612Set up Job Alert
  9. Education
    CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Industry various
    CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for opticien

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

CH

Throughout Switzerland

opticien

CHF 63 014

average salary

Salary by canton

opticien

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 61 100
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 68 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 63 422
Fribourg average salary CHF 59 964
Geneva average salary CHF 60 480
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 58 800
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 59 800
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 65 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 60 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 67 686
Schwyz average salary CHF 66 596
Thurgau average salary CHF 0
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 65 000
Valais average salary CHF 64 903
Zug average salary CHF 63 256
Zurich average salary CHF 65 000
Average salary CHF 63 014