Information about common wages for Optician in Bern

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 116 salary entriesCHF 83 118

Median

This salary estimate is based on years of data collection from our partners and active user community. We also consider similar positions to calculate an estimate, including different seniority levels. We continually refine and update this data to provide the most reliable and up-to-date salary information.

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

optician, Bern

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Women

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 64 736. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 87 913 per year.

Salary by work experience

optician, Bern

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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2022-2024, the annual median salary was CHF 79 921. From 2019-2021, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 83 610 per year.

Salary trend

optician, Bern

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a optician is Retail trade / Wholesaling, with an average salary of CHF 86 069 anually. Followed by Commercial operation / Skilled crafts and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for optician, Bern

Industry

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Jobs

Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 86 069Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 79 921Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 70 698Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 68 732Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 67 748Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 65 873Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 23 017Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Education
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Salary by cantons for optician

The top two high-paying cantons for optician are Valais and Solothurn. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.