Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
technicien, Zurich
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 63 700
Women: 16-25median CHF 55 900
Men: 25-35median CHF 75 400
Women: 25-35median CHF 75 400
Men: 35-45median CHF 86 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 85 800
Men: 45-55median CHF 90 000
Women: 45-55median CHF 90 500
Men: 55+median CHF 90 000
Women: 55+median CHF 81 000
median CHF 79 988
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a technicien relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 66 500. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 90 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
technicien, Zurich
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 66 500
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 71 500
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 76 200
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 78 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 86 000
21+ yearsmedian CHF 90 000
median CHF 80 000
+35%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for technicien have changed over time.
In 2020-2022, the annual median salary was CHF 81 500. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 83 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a technicien is Insurance, with an average salary of CHF 102 500 anually. Followed by Agriculture / Forestry / Wood and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for technicien, Zurich
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Insurance
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Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
CHF 90 0002 jobs
Education
CHF 89 6003 jobs
Public administration / Associations
CHF 88 11212 jobs
Building trade / Real estate
CHF 85 250114 jobs
Health care / Social services
CHF 84 50016 jobs
Media / Printing / Publishing
CHF 84 5001 job
Machine / System construction
CHF 83 67847 jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 82 2008 jobs
Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
CHF 81 50016 jobs
Salary by cantons for technicien
The top two high-paying cantons for technicien are Ticino and Basel Land. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.