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surgical technologist salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 76 salary entriesCHF 142 706
median
3% earn betweenCHF 18 053 and CHF 18 053
1% earn betweenCHF 48 000 and CHF 48 000
1% earn betweenCHF 68 774 and CHF 68 774
5% earn betweenCHF 82 528 and CHF 89 011
8% earn betweenCHF 91 000 and CHF 99 450
9% earn betweenCHF 103 161 and CHF 109 200
3% earn betweenCHF 113 477 and CHF 117 000
7% earn betweenCHF 123 793 and CHF 127 403
12% earn betweenCHF 134 109 and CHF 140 814
24% earn betweenCHF 142 706 and CHF 154 741
median CHF 142 706
18% earn betweenCHF 163 338 and CHF 174 514
7% earn betweenCHF 189 128 and CHF 197 725
1% earn betweenCHF 222 312 and CHF 222 312
1% earn betweenCHF 240 708 and CHF 240 708
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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

surgical technologist, Zurich

median
Men
Women
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.

Salary trend

surgical technologist, Zurich

median
2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 151 131
2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 149 755
2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 99 112
median CHF 142 706

Highest-Paying industries

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

Median salary

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Jobs

  1. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 240 708Set up Job Alert
  2. Health care / Social services
    CHF 142 878Set up Job Alert
  3. Service sector in general
    CHF 137 126Set up Job Alert
  4. Medical Technology
    CHF 124 652Set up Job Alert
  5. Building trade / Real estate
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  6. Consulting various
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  7. Education
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  8. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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  9. Retail trade / Wholesaling
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  10. 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.

ZH

Zurich

surgical technologist

CHF 95 550

median salary

Salary by canton

surgical technologist

median
Aargaumedian CHF 75 400
Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0
Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0
Bernmedian CHF 86 550
Basel Landmedian CHF 0
Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0
Fribourgmedian CHF 0
Genevamedian CHF 0
Glarusmedian CHF 0
Grisonsmedian CHF 0
Juramedian CHF 0
Lucernemedian CHF 77 650
Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0
Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0
Obwaldenmedian CHF 0
St. Gallenmedian CHF 85 000
Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0
Solothurnmedian CHF 0
Schwyzmedian CHF 0
Thurgaumedian CHF 0
Ticinomedian CHF 0
Urimedian CHF 0
Vaudmedian CHF 86 879
Valaismedian CHF 0
Zugmedian CHF 0
Zurichmedian CHF 142 706
median CHF 95 550

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