Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
occupational therapist, Zurich
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 81 165
Women: 25-35median CHF 78 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 91 500
Women: 35-45median CHF 85 800
Men: 45-55median CHF 96 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 80 000
Men: 55+median CHF 90 000
Women: 55+median CHF 107 400
median CHF 80 430
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 70 200. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 88 400 per year.
Salary by work experience
occupational therapist, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 70 200
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 81 250
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 81 295
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 79 792
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 88 400
21+ yearsmedian CHF 88 050
median CHF 80 430
+25%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for occupational therapist have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 81 900. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 81 900 per year.
The highest paying industry for a occupational therapist is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 81 165 anually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for occupational therapist, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Health care / Social services
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Public administration / Associations
CHF 72 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
N/A1 job
Consulting various
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Education
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
N/A1 job
Service sector in general
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Utilities
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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.