How much does an optician make in Switzerland?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is CHF 5,723 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $76,320
- Compared with the median pay in Switzerland
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Switzerland ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $76,320 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,020 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $59,390 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistCHF 71,050
- Health records clerkCHF 78,280
- Community health workerCHF 80,090
- Therapy assistantCHF 61,420
- Medical assistantCHF 64,690
- Quality inspectorCHF 88,390
- ParamedicCHF 90,350
- Health screenerCHF 73,320
Frequently asked questions
How much does an optician make a month in Switzerland?
The median gross salary is CHF 5,723 a month, CHF 68,680 a year.
How much does an optician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CHF 61,330 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CHF 83,380.
Which country pays an optician the most?
United States, with a median of $47,260 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an optician make more in Switzerland or in United States?
In Switzerland: $76,320 a year against $47,260 in United States, 1.6 times more.
Who makes more, an optician or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: CHF 71,050 a year against CHF 68,680 for an optician, 1.0 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate