CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Dental nurses Salary (2025)

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

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns £10,545 more per year (44% higher)
vs

Dental nurses

£24,238
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansDental nursesDifference
Median Annual£34,783£24,238+£10,545
Mean Annual£36,338£23,523+£12,815
Monthly£2,899£2,020+£879
Weekly£669£466+£203
Hourly£16.72£11.65+£5.07

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansDental nurses
10th (Entry)£24,973£12,184
25th£28,762£17,945
50th (Median)£34,783£24,238
75th£42,407£28,464
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Dental nurses?
A CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Dental nurses earns £24,238 — a difference of £10,545 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Dental nurses?
The difference is £10,545 per year. CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Dental nurses?
From a salary perspective, CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians 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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