Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
surgical technologist, St. Gallen
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 75 829
Men: 25-35median CHF 90 500
Women: 25-35median CHF 81 879
Men: 35-45median CHF 93 500
Women: 35-45median CHF 93 500
Men: 45-55median CHF 0
Women: 45-55median CHF 93 600
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 48 750
median CHF 85 000
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 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 91 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
surgical technologist, St. Gallen
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 70 760
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 81 757
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 82 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 91 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 48 500
median CHF 85 000
-31%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for surgical technologist have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 84 679. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 91 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a surgical technologist is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 88 635 anually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for surgical technologist, St. Gallen
Industry
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Health care / Social services
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 78 858Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 48 750Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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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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Service sector in general
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Utilities
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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.