Building and civil engineering technicians vs Nursing Professionals Salary

How do Building and civil engineering technicians and Nursing Professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Nursing Professionals earns £1,659 more per year (5% higher)

Building and civil engineering technicians

£36,495
per year (gross)
Take-home: £29,796
vs

Nursing Professionals

£38,154
per year (gross)
Take-home: £30,990

Detailed Comparison

MetricBuilding and civil engineering techniciansNursing ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£36,495£38,154-£1,659
Mean Annual£38,556£37,935+£621
Take-Home (Net)£29,796£30,990-£1,194
Monthly (Gross)£3,041£3,180-£139
Weekly (Gross)£702£734-£32
Hourly£17.55£18.34-£0.79

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Building and civil engineering technicians or a Nursing Professionals?
A Nursing Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Building and civil engineering technicians is £36,495, whilst a Nursing Professionals earns £38,154 — a difference of £1,659 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Building and civil engineering technicians and a Nursing Professionals?
The difference is £1,659 per year. Nursing Professionals is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Building and civil engineering technicians takes home approximately £29,796 per year, whilst a Nursing Professionals takes home £30,990. The net difference is £1,194.
Should I become a Building and civil engineering technicians or a Nursing Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Nursing Professionals 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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