Building Finishing Trades vs Physiotherapists Salary (2025)

How do Building Finishing Trades and Physiotherapists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Physiotherapists earns £6,173 more per year (18% higher)

Building Finishing Trades

£33,369
per year
vs

Physiotherapists

£39,542
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBuilding Finishing TradesPhysiotherapistsDifference
Median Annual£33,369£39,542-£6,173
Mean Annual£34,220£39,688-£5,468
Monthly£2,781£3,295-£514
Weekly£642£760-£118
Hourly£16.04£19.01-£2.97

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileBuilding Finishing TradesPhysiotherapists
10th (Entry)£18,461£25,229
25th£26,654£31,329
50th (Median)£33,369£39,542
75th£39,432£48,606
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Building Finishing Trades or a Physiotherapists?
A Physiotherapists earns more. The median salary for a Building Finishing Trades is £33,369, whilst a Physiotherapists earns £39,542 — a difference of £6,173 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Building Finishing Trades and a Physiotherapists?
The difference is £6,173 per year. Physiotherapists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Building Finishing Trades or a Physiotherapists?
From a salary perspective, Physiotherapists 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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