Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
physical therapist, Lucerne
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 84 757
Women: 16-25median CHF 84 757
Men: 25-35median CHF 89 859
Women: 25-35median CHF 87 258
Men: 35-45median CHF 93 395
Women: 35-45median CHF 92 595
Men: 45-55median CHF 102 601
Women: 45-55median CHF 130 086
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 103 177
median CHF 87 925
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 84 055. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 99 732 per year.
Salary by work experience
physical therapist, Lucerne
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 84 055
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 87 791
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 99 732
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 93 395
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 90 059
21+ yearsmedian CHF 92 594
median CHF 87 925
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salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for physical therapist have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 87 791. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 107 404 per year.
The highest paying industry for a physical therapist is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 87 924 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, Lucerne
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Health care / Social services
CHF 87 92415 jobs
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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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.