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, St. Gallen
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 64 350
Men: 25-35median CHF 69 950
Women: 25-35median CHF 70 750
Men: 35-45median CHF 0
Women: 35-45median CHF 76 500
Men: 45-55median CHF 0
Women: 45-55median CHF 87 100
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 98 200
median CHF 75 000
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 68 575. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 94 100 per year.
Salary by work experience
medical lab assistant, St. Gallen
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 68 575
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 75 400
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 83 850
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 87 100
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 74 035
21+ yearsmedian CHF 94 100
median CHF 75 000
+37%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for medical lab assistant have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 78 000. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 81 050 per year.
The highest paying industry for a medical lab assistant is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 76 000 anually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for medical lab assistant, St. Gallen
Industry
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Medical Technology
CHF 76 000Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 75 400Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 72 7671 job
Service sector in general
CHF 46 600Set up Job Alert
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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Utilities
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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.