clinical lab tech salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 74 746

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How much does a clinical lab tech earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time clinical lab tech earns an average gross salary of CHF 74 746 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 121 000, based on 52 entries.
  • Updated 7 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

clinical lab tech, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 66 300
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 72 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 73 028
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 81 265
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 84 000
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 98 824
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 108 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 120 000
Average salary CHF 74 746

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 67 600. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 108 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

clinical lab tech, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 69 500
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 72 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 67 600
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 96 900
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 632
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 108 000
Average salary CHF 74 746
+55%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for clinical lab tech have changed over time.

In 2023-2025, the annual average salary was CHF 74 495. From 2017-2019, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 80 607 per year.

Salary trend

clinical lab tech, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 607
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 150
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 495
Average salary CHF 74 746

Jobs for clinical lab tech

More jobs for this profession

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a clinical lab tech is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 110 800 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for clinical lab tech, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Utilities
    CHF 110 800Set up Job Alert
  2. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 102 500Set up Job Alert
  3. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 97 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Service sector in general
    CHF 81 265Set up Job Alert
  5. Industry various
    CHF 77 745Set up Job Alert
  6. Medical Technology
    CHF 75 300Set up Job Alert
  7. Education
    CHF 74 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 73 028Set up Job Alert
  9. Health care / Social services
    CHF 72 100Set up Job Alert
  10. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 22 500Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for clinical lab tech

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

ZH

Zurich

clinical lab tech

CHF 74 745

average salary

Salary by canton

clinical lab tech

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 79 800
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 78 285
Basel Land average salary CHF 73 756
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 74 580
Fribourg average salary CHF 74 686
Geneva average salary CHF 76 602
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 0
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 0
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 81 000
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 71 329
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 78 000
Valais average salary CHF 80 536
Zug average salary CHF 0
Zurich average salary CHF 74 745
Average salary CHF 75 563