surgical technologist salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 85 680

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How much does a surgical technologist earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time surgical technologist earns an average gross salary of CHF 85 680 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 37 269 to CHF 140 000, based on 328 entries.
  • Updated 18 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

surgical technologist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 79 950
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 79 900
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 81 900
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 81 950
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 95 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 94 250
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 104 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 101 700
Men: 55+average salary CHF 104 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 92 750
Average salary CHF 85 643

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 78 929. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 100 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

surgical technologist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 929
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 340
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 85 116
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 550
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 85 690
+27%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for surgical technologist have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 86 000. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 89 850 per year.

Salary trend

surgical technologist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2014-2016 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 708
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 84 433
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 86 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 89 850
Average salary CHF 85 685

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a surgical technologist is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 123 200 annually. Followed by Medical Technology and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for surgical technologist, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

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  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 123 200Set up Job Alert
  2. Medical Technology
    CHF 86 000Set up Job Alert
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 85 866Set up Job Alert
  4. Industry various
    CHF 84 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Service sector in general
    CHF 79 755Set up Job Alert
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 78 429Set up Job Alert
  7. Building trade / Real estate
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  8. Consulting various
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  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for surgical technologist

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

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Throughout Switzerland

surgical technologist

CHF 85 690

average salary

Salary by canton

surgical technologist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 82 342
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 86 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 0
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 82 680
Fribourg average salary CHF 0
Geneva average salary CHF 0
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 90 725
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 88 000
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 89 258
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 88 705
Average salary CHF 85 690