Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
surgical technologist, Zurich
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 142 706
Women: 16-25median CHF 140 814
Men: 25-35median CHF 137 873
Women: 25-35median CHF 137 873
Men: 35-45median CHF 117 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 132 776
Men: 45-55median CHF 189 128
Women: 45-55median CHF 174 428
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 82 528
median CHF 142 706
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 135 828. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 171 935 per year.
Salary by work experience
surgical technologist, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 142 706
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 135 828
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 144 940
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 143 651
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 148 552
21+ yearsmedian CHF 171 935
median CHF 142 706
+20%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for surgical technologist have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 149 755. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 151 131 per year.
The highest paying industry for a surgical technologist is Banking / Financial institutions, with an average salary of CHF 240 708 anually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Service sector in general industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for surgical technologist, Zurich
Industry
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Banking / Financial institutions
CHF 240 708Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 142 878Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 137 126Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 124 652Set up Job Alert
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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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Utilities
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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.