clinical lab tech salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 38 salary entriesCHF 73 800

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

3% earn betweenCHF 35 900 and CHF 35 900

5% earn betweenCHF 40 000 and CHF 42 000

3% earn betweenCHF 47 500 and CHF 47 500

11% earn betweenCHF 58 000 and CHF 61 000

13% earn betweenCHF 65 000 and CHF 67 600

5% earn betweenCHF 69 550 and CHF 69 550

13% earn betweenCHF 71 890 and CHF 74 000

median CHF 73 800

8% earn betweenCHF 76 200 and CHF 77 900

3% earn betweenCHF 80 000 and CHF 80 000

11% earn betweenCHF 82 500 and CHF 84 000

3% earn betweenCHF 89 700 and CHF 89 700

8% earn betweenCHF 94 900 and CHF 98 800

8% earn betweenCHF 110 800 and CHF 110 800

8% earn betweenCHF 120 000 and CHF 121 000

36kCHF 35 900

58kCHF 58 000

90kCHF 89 700

121kCHF 121 000

Support pay transparency, add your salary anonymously.

Add your salary anonymously and get our free eBook "The Art of Salary Negotiation"

Get free access to salary data and help make salary more transparent and fair

Add salary

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

clinical lab tech, Zurich

median

Men

Women

0Income156k

Men: 16-25median CHF 65 000

Women: 16-25median CHF 65 000

Men: 25-35median CHF 71 890

Women: 25-35median CHF 71 945

Men: 35-45median CHF 83 600

Women: 35-45median CHF 83 600

Men: 45-55median CHF 108 500

Women: 45-55median CHF 0

Men: 55+median CHF 0

Women: 55+median CHF 120 000

median CHF 73 800

16-2525-3535-4545-5555+

Age

Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 65 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 120 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

clinical lab tech, Zurich

median

60kIncome130k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 65 000

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 69 745

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 69 550

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 96 900

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 79 700

21+ yearsmedian CHF 120 000

median CHF 73 800

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

years

+85%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

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

In 2023-2025, the annual median salary was CHF 70 720. From 2017-2019, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 78 950 per year.

Salary trend

clinical lab tech, Zurich

median

0Income90k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 78 950

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 63 000

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 70 720

median CHF 73 800

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

3 weeks ago

Lab Technician (Chemielaborant/-in) - Synthesis

Place of work:

Wädenswil

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Last month

Experienced Analyst Quality Systems - Temporary 12 months (ID: 2506238798W), Location: Schaffhausen

Place of work:

Schaffhausen

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Temporary

Johnson & Johnson

2 weeks ago

Technician/Senior Technician Biomedical Materials, 80-100% (ID1644)

Place of work:

Davos Platz

Workload:

80 – 100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

AO Foundation

More jobs for this profession

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a clinical lab tech is Utilities, with an average salary of CHF 110 800 annually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Commercial operation / Skilled crafts industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for clinical lab tech, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Utilities
CHF 110 800Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 102 500Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 97 000Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 89 050Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 80 2001 job
Medical Technology
CHF 75 300Set up Job Alert
Industry various
CHF 71 8901 job
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 69 5506 jobs
Education
CHF 65 0001 job
Banking / Financial institutions
N/ASet up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for clinical lab tech

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

Zurich

clinical lab tech

CHF 73 450

median salary

Salary by canton

clinical lab tech

median

0Income90k

Aargaumedian CHF 79 300

Appenzell IRmedian CHF 0

Appenzell ARmedian CHF 0

Bernemedian CHF 76 538

Basel Landmedian CHF 73 125

Basel-Stadtmedian CHF 69 996

Fribourgmedian CHF 72 000

Genevamedian CHF 71 664

Glarusmedian CHF 0

Grisonsmedian CHF 0

Juramedian CHF 0

Lucernemedian CHF 0

Neuchâtelmedian CHF 77 586

Nidwaldenmedian CHF 0

Obwaldenmedian CHF 0

St. Gallenmedian CHF 70 500

Schaffhausenmedian CHF 0

Solothurnmedian CHF 0

Schwyzmedian CHF 0

Thurgaumedian CHF 0

Ticinomedian CHF 0

Urimedian CHF 0

Vaudmedian CHF 76 000

Valaismedian CHF 77 025

Zugmedian CHF 0

Zurichmedian CHF 73 800

median CHF 73 450

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBerneBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

Add your salary anonymously and get our free eBook "The Art of Salary Negotiation"

Highest-Paying industries for clinical lab tech, Zurich

Zurich

clinical lab tech

Aargau

32 salaries

St. Gallen

12 salaries

clinical lab tech salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Add your salary anonymously and get our free eBook "The Art of Salary Negotiation"

Salary by age & gender

Age & Gender

Salary by work experience

Salary by work experience

Salary trend

Salary trend

Jobs for clinical lab tech

Highest-Paying industries

Highest-Paying industries for clinical lab tech, Zurich

Salary by cantons for clinical lab tech

Zurich

clinical lab tech

Salary by canton

Explore salaries by canton

Aargau

32 salaries

St. Gallen

12 salaries