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horticulture technician salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 68 536

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How much does a horticulture technician earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time horticulture technician earns an average gross salary of CHF 68 536 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 22 800 to CHF 125 500, based on 184 entries.
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  • 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

horticulture technician, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 59 679
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 70 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 74 100
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 74 400
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 84 500
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 80 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 73 700
Women: 55+average salary CHF 79 950
Average salary CHF 68 536

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 325. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 82 875 per year.

Salary by work experience

horticulture technician, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 60 325
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 260
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 66 235
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 82 875
Average salary CHF 68 536
+37%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2021-2023, the annual average salary was CHF 70 000. From 2024-2026, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 78 000 per year.

Salary trend

horticulture technician, Zurich

Average salary
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 65 000
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 70 000
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 78 000
Average salary CHF 68 536
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a horticulture technician is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 102 750 annually. Followed by Education and Retail trade / Wholesaling industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for horticulture technician, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 102 750Set up Job Alert
  2. Education
    CHF 100 00046 jobs
  3. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 94 440Set up Job Alert
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 82 923Set up Job Alert
  5. Legal / Business advice
    CHF 77 200Set up Job Alert
  6. Consulting various
    CHF 72 400Set up Job Alert
  7. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 70 0001 job
  8. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 65 520Set up Job Alert
  9. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 64 152Set up Job Alert
  10. Service sector in general
    CHF 64 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for horticulture technician

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

ZH

Zurich

horticulture technician

CHF 68 536

average salary

Salary by canton

horticulture technician

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 65 900
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 66 550
Basel Land average salary CHF 66 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 69 600
Fribourg average salary CHF 60 000
Geneva average salary CHF 64 470
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 64 550
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 68 922
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 60 550
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 69 044
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 66 460
Schwyz average salary CHF 69 800
Thurgau average salary CHF 65 125
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 64 025
Valais average salary CHF 59 484
Zug average salary CHF 65 600
Zurich average salary CHF 68 536
Average salary CHF 65 000