Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
biological laboratory technician, Vaud
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 55 162
Women: 16-25median CHF 55 162
Men: 25-35median CHF 74 606
Women: 25-35median CHF 74 015
Men: 35-45median CHF 85 508
Women: 35-45median CHF 85 724
Men: 45-55median CHF 53 711
Women: 45-55median CHF 77 940
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 81 600
median CHF 72 150
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a biological laboratory technician relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 55 162. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 88 731 per year.
Salary by work experience
biological laboratory technician, Vaud
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 55 162
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 72 150
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 77 398
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 85 508
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 75 600
21+ yearsmedian CHF 88 731
median CHF 72 150
+61%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for biological laboratory technician have changed over time.
In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 70 987. From 2020-2022, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 88 731 per year.
The highest paying industry for a biological laboratory technician is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 83 769 anually. Followed by Medical Technology and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for biological laboratory technician, Vaud
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 83 769Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 74 015Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 73 139Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 67 404Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 55 411Set up Job Alert
Education
CHF 53 711Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Salary by cantons for biological laboratory technician
The top two high-paying cantons for biological laboratory technician are Aargau and Basel-Stadt. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.