CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Community nurses Salary

How do CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and Community nurses salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Community nurses earns £950 more per year (3% higher)

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians

£34,783
per year (gross)
Take-home: £28,563
vs

Community nurses

£35,733
per year (gross)
Take-home: £29,247

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansCommunity nursesDifference
Median Annual£34,783£35,733-£950
Mean Annual£36,338£35,237+£1,101
Take-Home (Net)£28,563£29,247-£684
Monthly (Gross)£2,899£2,978-£79
Weekly (Gross)£669£687-£18
Hourly£16.72£17.18-£0.46

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansCommunity nurses
10th (Entry)£24,973£18,373
25th£28,762£26,977
50th (Median)£34,783£35,733
75th£42,407£44,776
90th (Senior)£0£52,811

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Community nurses?
A Community nurses earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Community nurses earns £35,733 — a difference of £950 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Community nurses?
The difference is £950 per year. Community nurses is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians takes home approximately £28,563 per year, whilst a Community nurses takes home £29,247. The net difference is £684.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Community nurses?
From a salary perspective, Community nurses 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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