Salary for Optician in Zurich

Annual Gross Salary

Median based on 161 salary entriesCHF 61 428

Median

Updated 4 days ago

This salary estimate is based on years of data collection from our partners and active user community. We also consider similar positions to calculate an estimate, including different seniority levels. We continually refine and update this data to provide the most reliable and up-to-date salary information.

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

optician, Zurich

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Salary by work experience

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

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 58 971. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 71 666 per year.

Salary by work experience

optician, Zurich

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+22%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for optician have changed over time.

In 2022-2024, the annual median salary was CHF 68 389. From 2013-2015, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 78 833 per year.

Salary trend

optician, Zurich

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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a optician is Industry various, with an average salary of CHF 104 428 anually. Followed by Medical Technology and Machine / System construction industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for optician, Zurich

Industry

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Jobs

Industry various
CHF 104 428Set up Job Alert
Medical Technology
CHF 104 0185 jobs
Machine / System construction
CHF 66 547Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 63 8853 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 62 9694 jobs
Consumer / Luxury goods industry
CHF 62 554Set up Job Alert
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 61 428Set up Job Alert
Consulting various
CHF 58 971Set up Job Alert
Retail trade / Wholesaling
CHF 58 15218 jobs
Recruitment agency / Staffing
CHF 39 130Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for optician

The top two high-paying cantons for optician are Valais and Solothurn. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.