Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
clinical laboratory scientist, Zurich
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 140 000
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 106 400
Women: 25-35median CHF 121 000
Men: 35-45median CHF 0
Women: 35-45median CHF 118 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 227 500
Women: 45-55median CHF 125 000
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 121 000
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a clinical laboratory scientist relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 163 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
clinical laboratory scientist, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 121 000
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 106 400
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 163 000
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 106 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 135 000
median CHF 121 000
+12%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for clinical laboratory scientist have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 106 400. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 121 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a clinical laboratory scientist is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 125 000 anually. Followed by Medical Technology and Consumer / Luxury goods industry industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for clinical laboratory scientist, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 125 0001 job
Medical Technology
CHF 123 200Set up Job Alert
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 121 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Education
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Service sector in general
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Utilities
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Salary by cantons for clinical laboratory scientist
The top two high-paying cantons for clinical laboratory scientist are Zug and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.