Information about common wages for Optician in Vaud

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 39 salary entriesCHF 60 400

Median

Updated 9 days ago

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, Vaud

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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 50 300. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 96 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

optician, Vaud

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+91%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2019-2021, the annual median salary was CHF 62 300. From 2022-2024, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 70 200 per year.

Salary trend

optician, Vaud

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a optician is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 72 800 anually. Followed by Retail trade / Wholesaling and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for optician, Vaud

Industry

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Jobs

Health care / Social services
CHF 72 800Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 66 550Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 57 000Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 55 900Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 39 9601 job
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Service sector in general
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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.