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
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 83 785
Women: 16-25median CHF 80 470
Men: 25-35median CHF 85 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 85 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 98 150
Women: 35-45median CHF 98 150
Men: 45-55median CHF 107 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 107 000
Men: 55+median CHF 88 000
Women: 55+median CHF 88 000
median CHF 95 550
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 84 400. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 110 139 per year.
Salary by work experience
surgical technologist, Throughout Switzerland
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 110 139
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 87 750
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 84 400
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 87 711
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 97 500
21+ yearsmedian CHF 104 000
median CHF 95 550
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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 median salary was CHF 100 000. From 2014-2016, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 129 957 per year.
The highest paying industry for a surgical technologist is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 137 442 anually. Followed by Service sector in general and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for surgical technologist, Throughout Switzerland
Industry
Median salary
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Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 137 442Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 137 1261 job
Medical Technology
CHF 99 200Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 93 843Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 84 000Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 78 858Set up Job Alert
Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Education
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for surgical technologist
The top two high-paying cantons for surgical technologist are Zurich and Vaud. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.