Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
physical therapist, Vaud
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 70 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 70 100
Men: 25-35median CHF 71 400
Women: 25-35median CHF 71 400
Men: 35-45median CHF 75 600
Women: 35-45median CHF 75 600
Men: 45-55median CHF 78 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 75 000
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 92 000
median CHF 71 900
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 69 600. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 97 168 per year.
Salary by work experience
physical therapist, Vaud
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 69 600
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 72 192
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 72 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 73 800
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 97 168
21+ yearsmedian CHF 85 500
median CHF 71 900
+23%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for physical therapist have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 71 200. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 74 880 per year.
The highest paying industry for a physical therapist is Public administration / Associations, with an average salary of CHF 81 900 anually. Followed by Health care / Social services and Medical Technology industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for physical therapist, Vaud
Industry
Median salary
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Public administration / Associations
CHF 81 900Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 71 65015 jobs
Medical Technology
CHF 48 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
N/A1 job
Education
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Service sector in general
N/A1 job
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.