occupational therapist salaries St. Gallen

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 12 salary entriesCHF 79 500

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

8% earn betweenCHF 57 200 and CHF 57 200

8% earn betweenCHF 58 500 and CHF 58 500

8% earn betweenCHF 60 320 and CHF 60 320

8% earn betweenCHF 67 600 and CHF 67 600

8% earn betweenCHF 74 400 and CHF 74 400

8% earn betweenCHF 78 000 and CHF 78 000

8% earn betweenCHF 81 000 and CHF 81 000

8% earn betweenCHF 83 837 and CHF 83 837

8% earn betweenCHF 84 500 and CHF 84 500

8% earn betweenCHF 89 800 and CHF 89 800

8% earn betweenCHF 91 245 and CHF 91 245

8% earn betweenCHF 91 627 and CHF 91 627

57kCHF 57 200

68kCHF 67 600

85kCHF 84 500

92kCHF 91 627

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

occupational therapist, St. Gallen

median

Men

Women

0Income114k

Men: 16-25median CHF 0

Women: 16-25median CHF 0

Men: 25-35median CHF 60 320

Women: 25-35median CHF 67 600

Men: 35-45median CHF 0

Women: 35-45median CHF 83 837

Men: 45-55median CHF 0

Women: 45-55median CHF 87 873

Men: 55+median CHF 0

Women: 55+median CHF 0

median CHF 79 500

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a occupational therapist relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 57 200. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 91 627 per year.

Salary by work experience

occupational therapist, St. Gallen

median

50kIncome100k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 67 600

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 57 200

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 81 000

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 91 627

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 84 500

21+ yearsmedian CHF 78 000

median CHF 79 500

0-23-56-89-1112-2121+

years

+15%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for occupational therapist have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 78 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 87 150 per year.

Salary trend

occupational therapist, St. Gallen

median

0Income100k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 78 000

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 67 600

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 87 150

median CHF 79 500

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

3 weeks ago

Musiktherapeut/in MAS 60% (m,w,d) - Spitalverbund Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Place of work:

Herisau

Workload:

60%

Spitalverbund Appenzell Ausserrhoden

2 days ago

Ergotherapeutin / Ergotherapeut in der Region St. Gallen 60-80%

Place of work:

St. Gallen

Workload:

60 – 80%

reha at home AG

5 days ago

Dipl. Ergotherapeut/in FH BSc für Akutgeriatrie und Gerontotraumatologie 20-40% (m,w,d) - Spitalverbund Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Place of work:

Herisau

Workload:

20 – 40%

Spitalverbund Appenzell Ausserrhoden

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a occupational therapist is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 79 500 annually. 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 occupational therapist, St. Gallen

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Health care / Social services
CHF 79 5002 jobs
Banking / Financial institutions
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Salary by cantons for occupational therapist

The top two high-paying cantons for occupational therapist are Zurich and St. Gallen. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

St. Gallen

occupational therapist

CHF 70 360

median salary

Salary by canton

occupational therapist

median

0Income90k

Aargaumedian CHF 73 450

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernemedian CHF 72 000

Basel Landmedian CHF 0

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 0

Fribourgmedian CHF 72 000

Genevamedian CHF 0

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 0

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 0

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 0

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 79 500

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0

Solothurnmedian CHF 0

Schwyzmedian CHF 0

Thurgaumedian CHF 69 500

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 66 455

Valaismedian CHF 0

Zugmedian CHF 0

Zurichmedian CHF 80 430

median CHF 70 360

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBerneBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

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Highest-Paying industries for occupational therapist, St. Gallen

St. Gallen

occupational therapist

Zurich

41 salaries

Thurgau

15 salaries

occupational therapist salaries St. Gallen

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Salary by age & gender

Age & Gender

Salary by work experience

Salary by work experience

Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for occupational therapist

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for occupational therapist, St. Gallen

Salary by cantons for occupational therapist

St. Gallen

occupational therapist

Salary by canton

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Zurich

41 salaries

Thurgau

15 salaries