Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
surgical technologist, Vaud
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 65 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 137 000
Women: 25-35median CHF 80 600
Men: 35-45median CHF 0
Women: 35-45median CHF 90 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 0
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 86 879
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 91 910 per year.
Salary by work experience
surgical technologist, Vaud
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 66 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 91 910
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 88 250
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 89 258
21+ yearsmedian CHF 80 600
median CHF 86 879
+21%
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 84 500. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 90 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a surgical technologist is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 86 879 anually. 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 surgical technologist, Vaud
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Health care / Social services
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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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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Service sector in general
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Utilities
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Catering / Hotel
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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.