Biochemists and biomedical scientists vs Welding trades Salary (2025)

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

Biochemists and biomedical scientists earns £9,382 more per year (26% higher)
vs

Welding trades

£35,582
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBiochemists and biomedical scientistsWelding tradesDifference
Median Annual£44,964£35,582+£9,382
Mean Annual£48,246£37,877+£10,369
Monthly£3,747£2,965+£782
Weekly£865£684+£181
Hourly£21.62£17.11+£4.51

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBiochemists and biomedical scientistsWelding trades
10th (Entry)£26,888£24,483
25th£34,173£29,325
50th (Median)£44,964£35,582
75th£55,452£45,339
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Biochemists and biomedical scientists or a Welding trades?
A Biochemists and biomedical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Biochemists and biomedical scientists is £44,964, whilst a Welding trades earns £35,582 — a difference of £9,382 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Biochemists and biomedical scientists and a Welding trades?
The difference is £9,382 per year. Biochemists and biomedical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Biochemists and biomedical scientists or a Welding trades?
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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