Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
medical lab assistant, Basel-Stadt
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 70 000
Men: 25-35median CHF 65 659
Women: 25-35median CHF 68 630
Men: 35-45median CHF 32 700
Women: 35-45median CHF 78 500
Men: 45-55median CHF 0
Women: 45-55median CHF 86 860
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 90 000
median CHF 76 600
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a medical lab assistant relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 51 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 83 720 per year.
Salary by work experience
medical lab assistant, Basel-Stadt
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 76 600
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 62 688
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 70 264
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 51 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 79 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 83 720
median CHF 76 600
+9%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for medical lab assistant have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 74 920. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 77 280 per year.
The highest paying industry for a medical lab assistant is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 76 600 anually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Banking / Financial institutions industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for medical lab assistant, Basel-Stadt
Industry
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Health care / Social services
CHF 76 60014 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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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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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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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 medical lab assistant
The top two high-paying cantons for medical lab assistant are Zurich and Valais. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.