Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) vs Laboratory technicians Salary (2025)

How do Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) and Laboratory technicians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) earns £4,504 more per year (17% higher)
vs

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricAssemblers (vehicles and metal goods)Laboratory techniciansDifference
Median Annual£31,752£27,248+£4,504
Mean Annual£33,505£29,696+£3,809
Monthly£2,646£2,271+£375
Weekly£611£524+£87
Hourly£15.27£13.10+£2.17

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileAssemblers (vehicles and metal goods)Laboratory technicians
10th (Entry)£20,862£16,771
25th£26,142£24,452
50th (Median)£31,752£27,248
75th£39,657£33,672
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) or a Laboratory technicians?
A Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) earns more. The median salary for a Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) is £31,752, whilst a Laboratory technicians earns £27,248 — a difference of £4,504 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) and a Laboratory technicians?
The difference is £4,504 per year. Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) or a Laboratory technicians?
From a salary perspective, Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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