occupational therapist salaries Vaud

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 43 salary entriesCHF 66 455

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

2% earn betweenCHF 28 000 and CHF 28 000

2% earn betweenCHF 43 200 and CHF 43 200

7% earn betweenCHF 48 500 and CHF 49 000

2% earn betweenCHF 52 000 and CHF 52 000

2% earn betweenCHF 55 000 and CHF 55 000

12% earn betweenCHF 59 000 and CHF 60 840

28% earn betweenCHF 63 600 and CHF 67 496

median CHF 66 455

12% earn betweenCHF 68 445 and CHF 70 200

7% earn betweenCHF 72 000 and CHF 73 500

2% earn betweenCHF 75 396 and CHF 75 396

9% earn betweenCHF 81 000 and CHF 81 900

2% earn betweenCHF 84 000 and CHF 84 000

9% earn betweenCHF 97 500 and CHF 100 000

2% earn betweenCHF 105 600 and CHF 105 600

28kCHF 28 000

52kCHF 52 000

82kCHF 81 900

106kCHF 105 600

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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

occupational therapist, Vaud

median

Men

Women

0Income109k

Men: 16-25median CHF 0

Women: 16-25median CHF 70 200

Men: 25-35median CHF 65 803

Women: 25-35median CHF 64 915

Men: 35-45median CHF 0

Women: 35-45median CHF 65 728

Men: 45-55median CHF 0

Women: 45-55median CHF 84 000

Men: 55+median CHF 0

Women: 55+median CHF 73 950

median CHF 66 455

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 61 800. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 125 663 per year.

Salary by work experience

occupational therapist, Vaud

median

50kIncome140k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 61 800

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 66 500

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 68 445

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 125 663

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 69 800

21+ yearsmedian CHF 98 750

median CHF 66 455

0-23-56-89-1112-2121+

years

+60%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for occupational therapist have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 64 829. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 72 000 per year.

Salary trend

occupational therapist, Vaud

median

0Income80k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 59 500

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 64 829

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 72 000

median CHF 66 455

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

2 weeks ago

Ergothérapeute Expert(e) clinique - Chargé(e) de formation 60-80%

Place of work:

Montagny-près-Yverdon

Workload:

60 – 80%

Contract type:

Permanent position

ASPMAD - CMS du Nord vaudois

2 weeks ago

Ergothérapeute Taux d’activité 60%, de suite ou à convenir

Château d'Oex

60%

Permanent position

CHF 5 449 - 7 728 /month

Pôle Santé du Pays-d'Enhaut

2 weeks ago

Lausanne 10

60 – 100%

Permanent position

Fondation Soins Lausanne

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a occupational therapist is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 66 455 annually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for occupational therapist, Vaud

Industry

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Health care / Social services
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Salary by cantons for occupational therapist

The top two high-paying cantons for occupational therapist are Zurich and St. Gallen. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

Vaud

occupational therapist

CHF 70 360

median salary

Salary by canton

occupational therapist

median

0Income90k

Aargaumedian CHF 73 450

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernmedian CHF 72 000

Basel Landmedian CHF 0

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0

Fribourgmedian CHF 72 000

Genevamedian CHF 0

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 0

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 0

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 79 500

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0

Solothurnmedian CHF 0

Schwyzmedian CHF 0

Thurgaumedian CHF 69 500

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 66 455

Valaismedian CHF 0

Zugmedian CHF 0

Zurichmedian CHF 80 430

median CHF 70 360

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBernBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

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Highest-Paying industries for occupational therapist, Vaud

Vaud

occupational therapist

Bern

19 salaries

Fribourg

13 salaries

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Salary by age & gender

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Salary by work experience

Salary by work experience

Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for occupational therapist

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for occupational therapist, Vaud

Salary by cantons for occupational therapist

Vaud

occupational therapist

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Bern

19 salaries

Fribourg

13 salaries