CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Laboratory technicians Salary (2025)

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

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns £7,535 more per year (28% higher)
vs

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansLaboratory techniciansDifference
Median Annual£34,783£27,248+£7,535
Mean Annual£36,338£29,696+£6,642
Monthly£2,899£2,271+£628
Weekly£669£524+£145
Hourly£16.72£13.10+£3.62

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansLaboratory technicians
10th (Entry)£24,973£16,771
25th£28,762£24,452
50th (Median)£34,783£27,248
75th£42,407£33,672
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Laboratory technicians?
A CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Laboratory technicians earns £27,248 — a difference of £7,535 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Laboratory technicians?
The difference is £7,535 per year. CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Laboratory technicians?
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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