CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Chemical scientists Salary (2025)

How do CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and Chemical scientists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chemical scientists earns £5,051 more per year (15% higher)
vs

Chemical scientists

£39,834
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansChemical scientistsDifference
Median Annual£34,783£39,834-£5,051
Mean Annual£36,338£45,616-£9,278
Monthly£2,899£3,320-£421
Weekly£669£766-£97
Hourly£16.72£19.15-£2.43

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansChemical scientists
10th (Entry)£24,973£25,928
25th£28,762£32,226
50th (Median)£34,783£39,834
75th£42,407£50,662
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Chemical scientists?
A Chemical scientists earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Chemical scientists earns £39,834 — a difference of £5,051 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Chemical scientists?
The difference is £5,051 per year. Chemical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Chemical scientists?
From a salary perspective, Chemical 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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