lab associate salaries Vaud

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 44 salary entriesCHF 66 948

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

5% earn betweenCHF 32 605 and CHF 33 000

5% earn betweenCHF 41 000 and CHF 41 000

7% earn betweenCHF 45 000 and CHF 46 826

9% earn betweenCHF 50 660 and CHF 52 000

14% earn betweenCHF 58 000 and CHF 60 000

11% earn betweenCHF 62 400 and CHF 65 195

5% earn betweenCHF 68 700 and CHF 70 000

11% earn betweenCHF 72 000 and CHF 73 740

7% earn betweenCHF 75 400 and CHF 78 000

5% earn betweenCHF 79 700 and CHF 81 000

11% earn betweenCHF 83 117 and CHF 86 138

5% earn betweenCHF 90 000 and CHF 92 000

5% earn betweenCHF 94 000 and CHF 95 940

2% earn betweenCHF 114 000 and CHF 114 000

33kCHF 32 605

51kCHF 50 660

86kCHF 86 138

114kCHF 114 000

Updated 18 days ago

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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

lab associate, Vaud

median

Men

Women

0Income112k

Men: 16-25median CHF 60 000

Women: 16-25median CHF 45 000

Men: 25-35median CHF 64 200

Women: 25-35median CHF 64 200

Men: 35-45median CHF 70 000

Women: 35-45median CHF 70 000

Men: 45-55median CHF 81 000

Women: 45-55median CHF 68 700

Men: 55+median CHF 85 800

Women: 55+median CHF 85 800

median CHF 66 948

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 60 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 94 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

lab associate, Vaud

median

50kIncome100k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 60 000

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 60 000

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 65 000

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 83 117

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 78 000

21+ yearsmedian CHF 94 000

median CHF 66 948

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

years

+57%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for lab associate have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 62 400. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 76 400 per year.

Salary trend

lab associate, Vaud

median

0Income90k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 62 400

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 60 000

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 76 400

median CHF 66 948

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

3 days ago

Spécialiste LIS 100 % CDI

Place of work:

Avenches

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

LabPoint Laboratoires Médicaux SA

2 days ago

Laborantin (e) en biologie (80%)

Place of work:

Lausanne

Workload:

80%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

3 days ago

Technicien.ne en analyses biomédicales à 60 % CDD d’avril 2025 à décembre 2025

Place of work:

Avenches

Workload:

60%

Contract type:

Temporary

LabPoint Laboratoires Médicaux SA

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a lab associate is Health care / Social services, with an average salary of CHF 80 106 annually. Followed by Building trade / Real estate and Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for lab associate, Vaud

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Health care / Social services
CHF 80 1066 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 79 700Set up Job Alert
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 72 0005 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 65 195Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 61 7003 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 60 000Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 55 500Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 52 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
N/ASet up Job Alert
Consulting various
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Salary by cantons for lab associate

The top two high-paying cantons for lab associate are Neuchâtel and Basel Land. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

Vaud

lab associate

CHF 68 965

median salary

Salary by canton

lab associate

median

0Income90k

Aargaumedian CHF 71 327

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernemedian CHF 68 120

Basel Landmedian CHF 78 000

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 72 000

Fribourgmedian CHF 67 078

Genevamedian CHF 70 500

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 65 000

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 67 960

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 79 890

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 72 850

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 58 800

Solothurnmedian CHF 75 400

Schwyzmedian CHF 0

Thurgaumedian CHF 60 000

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 66 947

Valaismedian CHF 65 050

Zugmedian CHF 0

Zurichmedian CHF 72 800

median CHF 68 965

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBerneBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

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Highest-Paying industries for lab associate, Vaud

Vaud

lab associate

Berne

103 salaries

Geneva

22 salaries

Fribourg

21 salaries

Valais

17 salaries

lab associate salaries Vaud

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Salary by age & gender

Age & Gender

Salary by work experience

Salary by work experience

Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for lab associate

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for lab associate, Vaud

Salary by cantons for lab associate

Vaud

lab associate

Salary by canton

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Berne

103 salaries

Geneva

22 salaries

Fribourg

21 salaries

Valais

17 salaries