Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 67'420 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 71'500 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 77'020 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 70'737 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 81'890 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 110'837 |
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Swiss professionsChemistry & Physics
Physiklaborant/in EFZ
You plan experiments and measure physical quantities in the lab.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You develop measurement methods. You carry out experiments. You test materials in research centres or industry.
As a Physiklaborant/in EFZ, you shape the foundations of research and quality assurance. You plan tests. You calibrate precise measuring instruments. You evaluate data. Whether in industry or at universities: your exact working style ensures innovation. It helps you develop new materials. With technical understanding and manual skill, you become an indispensable expert in daily lab life.
FieldChemistry & Physics
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryChemistry, Pharma & Biotech
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Physik-Laborantin. Based on 54 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-24% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 91'590 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 66'078 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 77'020 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 69'493 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 67'000 | 13 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Industry various | CHF 74'752 | 15 |
| Education | CHF 67'040 | 5 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 62'500 | 9 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Physiklaborant/in EFZ
- ⏱ 4 Jahre
Official education path
A 4-year dual apprenticeship with weekly vocational school attendance and practical time in the lab.
Typical training path
Physiklaborant/in EFZ
Curriculum
- Einsetzen der Messtechnik und Messmethoden
- Bearbeiten und Untersuchen von Werkstoffen
- Einsetzen der Schwerpunkttechnologien
- Sicherstellen der Qualität, der Arbeitssicherheit, des Umweltschutzes und der Instandhaltung
- Anwenden des Fachenglisch
Prerequisites
- obligatorische Schule abgeschlossen
Requirements
- technical and scientific understanding
- enjoyment of experimenting and tinkering
- logical thinking
- exact working style
- dexterity
- patience and stamina
- independence and reliability
- teamwork skills
- 1Einsetzen der Messtechnik und Messmethoden
- 2Bearbeiten und Untersuchen von Werkstoffen
- 3Einsetzen der Schwerpunkttechnologien
- 4Sicherstellen der Qualität, der Arbeitssicherheit, des Umweltschutzes und der Instandhaltung
- 5Anwenden des Fachenglisch
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Exact working style
- Teamwork skills
- Logical thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at your lab workstation. You adjust a microscope. You record precise measurements in your logbook. Afterwards, you check the calibration of the measuring instruments with your team for the next test.
- You plan and carry out physical tests according to exact specifications.
- You calibrate and maintain precise measuring instruments for temperature and pressure.
- You analyse materials with microscopes and create detailed reports.
- You develop new test methods for material quality control.
- You repair lab equipment and build electrical circuits yourself.
Working conditions
You work in modern laboratories. You work in development departments of industrial companies or research centres. You usually find your regular working hours in closed laboratory systems.
Where to learn
- Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Lehrmeister von Physiklaboranten AGLPL Hr. Cornel AndreoliOtto-Stern-Weg 1, 8093 Zürich ETH-Hönggerberg
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Exact working style
- Teamwork skills
- Logical thinking
Trade-offs
- Mandatory protective clothing
- High precision
- Regular working hours
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