Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
physical therapist, Fribourg
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 78 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 69 550
Men: 25-35median CHF 69 875
Women: 25-35median CHF 74 100
Men: 35-45median CHF 0
Women: 35-45median CHF 75 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 81 900
Women: 45-55median CHF 81 600
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 120 900
median CHF 72 800
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a physical therapist relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 69 550. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 82 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
physical therapist, Fribourg
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 69 550
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 74 100
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 73 050
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 73 450
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 82 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 81 900
median CHF 72 800
+18%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for physical therapist have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 72 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 79 800 per year.
The highest paying industry for a physical therapist is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 72 800 anually. Followed by Banking / Financial institutions and Building trade / Real estate industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for physical therapist, Fribourg
Industry
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Health care / Social services
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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
N/A1 job
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
N/A1 job
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 physical therapist
The top two high-paying cantons for physical therapist are St. Gallen and Lucerne. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.