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engineering technician salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 46 salary entriesCHF 83 500
median
2% earn betweenCHF 43 000 and CHF 43 000
4% earn betweenCHF 45 600 and CHF 46 800
2% earn betweenCHF 52 000 and CHF 52 000
2% earn betweenCHF 65 000 and CHF 65 000
15% earn betweenCHF 67 700 and CHF 72 000
17% earn betweenCHF 75 400 and CHF 79 700
20% earn betweenCHF 82 550 and CHF 85 000
median CHF 83 500
7% earn betweenCHF 87 000 and CHF 87 500
4% earn betweenCHF 90 000 and CHF 91 050
4% earn betweenCHF 93 500 and CHF 95 000
4% earn betweenCHF 100 000 and CHF 100 000
7% earn betweenCHF 104 000 and CHF 105 400
9% earn betweenCHF 109 200 and CHF 109 200
2% earn betweenCHF 115 000 and CHF 115 000
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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

engineering technician, Zurich

median
Men
Women
Men: 16-25median CHF 68 850
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 82 970
Women: 25-35median CHF 0
Men: 35-45median CHF 78 250
Women: 35-45median CHF 46 800
Men: 45-55median CHF 109 200
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 99 450
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 83 500

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 75 400. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 109 200 per year.

Salary by work experience

engineering technician, Zurich

median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 78 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 84 000
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 75 400
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 79 700
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 91 050
21+ yearsmedian CHF 109 200
median CHF 83 500
+40%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for engineering technician have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 81 175. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 96 750 per year.

Salary trend

engineering technician, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 81 175
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 81 000
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 96 750
median CHF 83 500

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a engineering technician is Building trade / Real estate, with an average salary of CHF 115 000 anually. Followed by Consulting various and Industry various industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for engineering technician, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Building trade / Real estate
    CHF 115 0005 jobs
  2. Consulting various
    CHF 100 0002 jobs
  3. Industry various
    CHF 98 750Set up Job Alert
  4. Machine / System construction
    CHF 83 0001 job
  5. Retail trade / Wholesaling
    CHF 82 5502 jobs
  6. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 70 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 65 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    N/A9 jobs
  9. Education
    N/A1 job
  10. Service sector in general
    N/ASet up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for engineering technician

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

ZH

Zurich

engineering technician

CHF 80 000

median salary

Salary by canton

engineering technician

median
Aargaumedian CHF 84 000
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernmedian CHF 77 700
Basel Landmedian CHF 79 100
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 0
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 76 700
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 101 047
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 86 793
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 84 500
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 73 000
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 83 500
median CHF 80 000