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surgical technologist salaries Throughout Switzerland

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 307 salary entriesCHF 95 550
median
2% earn betweenCHF 10 000 and CHF 19 318
3% earn betweenCHF 24 000 and CHF 41 700
3% earn betweenCHF 48 000 and CHF 57 828
15% earn betweenCHF 62 400 and CHF 76 800
26% earn betweenCHF 77 500 and CHF 94 900
14% earn betweenCHF 95 550 and CHF 108 000
median CHF 95 550
3% earn betweenCHF 109 200 and CHF 117 000
7% earn betweenCHF 121 177 and CHF 134 109
12% earn betweenCHF 137 000 and CHF 151 990
6% earn betweenCHF 154 741 and CHF 168 594
5% earn betweenCHF 171 228 and CHF 182 644
3% earn betweenCHF 189 128 and CHF 197 993
< 1% earn betweenCHF 204 420 and CHF 207 230
< 1% earn betweenCHF 222 312 and CHF 222 312
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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

surgical technologist, Throughout Switzerland

median
Men
Women
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
-6%

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.

Salary trend

surgical technologist, Throughout Switzerland

median
2014-2016 yearsmedian CHF 129 957
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 89 700
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 100 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 89 700
median CHF 95 550

Highest-Paying industries

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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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 137 442Set up Job Alert
  2. Service sector in general
    CHF 137 1261 job
  3. Medical Technology
    CHF 99 200Set up Job Alert
  4. Health care / Social services
    CHF 93 843Set up Job Alert
  5. Industry various
    CHF 84 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 78 858Set up Job Alert
  7. Building trade / Real estate
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  8. Consulting various
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  9. Education
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  10. 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.

CH

Throughout Switzerland

surgical technologist

CHF 95 550

median salary

Salary by canton

surgical technologist

median
Aargaumedian CHF 75 400
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernmedian CHF 86 550
Basel Landmedian CHF 0
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 0
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 77 650
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 85 000
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 0
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 86 879
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 142 706
median CHF 95 550