lab associate salaries Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 131 salary entriesCHF 72 800

median

lowlow range

middlemiddle range

highhigh range

4% earn betweenCHF 12 000 and CHF 18 200

3% earn betweenCHF 33 800 and CHF 35 400

5% earn betweenCHF 43 823 and CHF 52 000

10% earn betweenCHF 55 000 and CHF 61 300

23% earn betweenCHF 63 050 and CHF 70 000

13% earn betweenCHF 71 000 and CHF 75 000

median CHF 72 800

5% earn betweenCHF 77 770 and CHF 78 500

18% earn betweenCHF 80 000 and CHF 87 100

5% earn betweenCHF 89 000 and CHF 91 650

3% earn betweenCHF 95 810 and CHF 97 000

6% earn betweenCHF 101 000 and CHF 107 000

2% earn betweenCHF 113 000 and CHF 114 000

< 1% earn betweenCHF 120 000 and CHF 120 000

< 1% earn betweenCHF 125 000 and CHF 125 000

12kCHF 12 000

55kCHF 55 000

107kCHF 107 000

125kCHF 125 000

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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, Zurich

median

Men

Women

0Income116k

Men: 16-25median CHF 65 000

Women: 16-25median CHF 65 000

Men: 25-35median CHF 71 000

Women: 25-35median CHF 71 250

Men: 35-45median CHF 81 100

Women: 35-45median CHF 80 899

Men: 45-55median CHF 89 500

Women: 45-55median CHF 87 100

Men: 55+median CHF 86 000

Women: 55+median CHF 84 500

median CHF 72 800

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 66 150. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 87 100 per year.

Salary by work experience

lab associate, Zurich

median

60kIncome100k

0-2 yearsmedian CHF 66 150

3-5 yearsmedian CHF 68 133

6-8 yearsmedian CHF 73 500

9-11 yearsmedian CHF 70 000

12-21 yearsmedian CHF 81 324

21+ yearsmedian CHF 87 100

median CHF 72 800

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

years

+32%

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 72 800. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 74 205 per year.

Salary trend

lab associate, Zurich

median

0Income80k

2017-2019 yearsmedian CHF 72 800

2020-2022 yearsmedian CHF 70 333

2023-2025 yearsmedian CHF 74 205

median CHF 72 800

2014-20162017-20192020-20222023-2025

years

1 hour ago

Laborant/Laborantin Mikrobiologie

Place of work:

Zürich

Workload:

60 – 100%

Contract type:

Unlimited employment

Labor Veritas AG

Quick applyNew

4 weeks ago

Technische/-n Mitarbeiter/-in Boden- und Wasserlabor (w/m/d)

Place of work:

Birmensdorf

Workload:

100%

Contract type:

Temporary

WSL

Last month

Fehraltorf

80 – 100%

Unlimited employment, Temporary

Celerion Switzerland AG

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a lab associate is Information technology / Telecom, with an average salary of CHF 113 942 annually. Followed by Utilities and Public administration / Associations industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for lab associate, Zurich

Industry

Median salary

Jobs

Information technology / Telecom
CHF 113 942Set up Job Alert
Utilities
CHF 101 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 95 1001 job
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 89 7001 job
Education
CHF 82 0004 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 75 0002 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 72 0009 jobs
Industry various
CHF 69 9208 jobs
Legal / Business advice
CHF 69 699Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 69 5003 jobs

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.

Zurich

lab associate

CHF 68 975

median salary

Salary by canton

lab associate

median

0Income90k

Aargaumedian CHF 70 655

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 68 975

AargauAppenzell IRAppenzell ARBerneBasel LandBasel-StadtFribourgGenevaGlarusGrisonsJuraLucerneNeuchâtelNidwaldenObwaldenSt. GallenSchaffhausenSolothurnSchwyzThurgauTicinoUriVaudValaisZugZurich

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Highest-Paying industries for lab associate, Zurich

Zurich

lab associate

Aargau

69 salaries

St. Gallen

34 salaries

Thurgau

15 salaries

Schaffhausen

14 salaries

lab associate salaries Zurich

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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, Zurich

Salary by cantons for lab associate

Zurich

lab associate

Salary by canton

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Aargau

69 salaries

St. Gallen

34 salaries

Thurgau

15 salaries

Schaffhausen

14 salaries