Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
critical care nurse, Lucerne
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 0
Women: 25-35median CHF 83 525
Men: 35-45median CHF 89 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 87 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 108 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 0
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 111 000
median CHF 87 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a critical care nurse relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 111 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
critical care nurse, Lucerne
median
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 81 250
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 87 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 89 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 87 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 111 000
median CHF 87 000
+37%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for critical care nurse have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 87 100. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 89 500 per year.
The highest paying industry for a critical care nurse is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 87 000 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 critical care nurse, Lucerne
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
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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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 critical care nurse
The top two high-paying cantons for critical care nurse are Zurich and Berne. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.