Biochemists and biomedical scientists vs Specialist nurses Salary (2025)

How do Biochemists and biomedical scientists and Specialist nurses salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Biochemists and biomedical scientists earns £3,590 more per year (9% higher)
vs

Specialist nurses

£41,374
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBiochemists and biomedical scientistsSpecialist nursesDifference
Median Annual£44,964£41,374+£3,590
Mean Annual£48,246£41,118+£7,128
Monthly£3,747£3,448+£299
Weekly£865£796+£69
Hourly£21.62£19.89+£1.73

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBiochemists and biomedical scientistsSpecialist nurses
10th (Entry)£26,888£22,970
25th£34,173£32,686
50th (Median)£44,964£41,374
75th£55,452£49,195
90th (Senior)£0£56,751
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Biochemists and biomedical scientists or a Specialist nurses?
A Biochemists and biomedical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Biochemists and biomedical scientists is £44,964, whilst a Specialist nurses earns £41,374 — a difference of £3,590 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Biochemists and biomedical scientists and a Specialist nurses?
The difference is £3,590 per year. Biochemists and biomedical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Biochemists and biomedical scientists or a Specialist nurses?
From a salary perspective, Biochemists and biomedical scientists 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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