optician salaries St. Gallen

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 35 salary entriesCHF 58 000

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, St. Gallen

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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 54 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 63 050 per year.

Salary by work experience

optician, St. Gallen

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salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2016-2018, the annual median salary was CHF 58 350. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 67 750 per year.

Salary trend

optician, St. Gallen

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a optician is Machine / System construction, with an average salary of CHF 79 400 anually. Followed by Consumer / Luxury goods industry and Retail trade / Wholesaling industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for optician, St. Gallen

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Machine / System construction
CHF 79 4001 job
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 61 100Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 61 050Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 59 800Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 57 200Set up Job Alert
Information technology / Telecom
CHF 54 000Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 53 200Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 52 000Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 45 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
N/ASet up Job Alert

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.