engineering technician salary in Vaud

Annual average salary

CHF 74 050

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How much does a engineering technician earn in Vaud?

  • In Vaud, a full-time engineering technician earns an average gross salary of CHF 74 050 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 58 800 to CHF 97 234, based on 18 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

engineering technician, Vaud

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 72 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 0
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 72 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 72 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 93 220
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 0
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 0
Men: 55+average salary CHF 0
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 74 050

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 64 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 97 224 per year.

Salary by work experience

engineering technician, Vaud

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 850
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 75 733
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 64 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 93 220
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 97 224
Average salary CHF 74 050
+36%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 73 800. From 2017-2019, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 77 467 per year.

Salary trend

engineering technician, Vaud

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 77 467
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 71 500
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 73 800
Average salary CHF 74 050

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a engineering technician is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 90 000 annually. Followed by Industry various and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for engineering technician, Vaud

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 90 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Industry various
    CHF 77 467Set up Job Alert
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 74 850Set up Job Alert
  4. Machine / System construction
    CHF 74 0001 job
  5. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 71 750Set up Job Alert
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 67 298Set up Job Alert
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    N/ASet up Job Alert
  8. Consulting various
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  9. Education
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  10. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    N/A4 jobs

Salary by cantons for engineering technician

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

VD

Vaud

engineering technician

CHF 74 050

average salary

Salary by canton

engineering technician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 83 250
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 80 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 81 378
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 0
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 78 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 0
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 80 000
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 90 725
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 84 500
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 74 050
Valais average salary CHF 0
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 87 043
Average salary CHF 80 600