CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Medical radiographers Salary (2025)

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

Medical radiographers earns £7,864 more per year (23% higher)
vs

Medical radiographers

£42,647
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansMedical radiographersDifference
Median Annual£34,783£42,647-£7,864
Mean Annual£36,338£44,029-£7,691
Monthly£2,899£3,554-£655
Weekly£669£820-£151
Hourly£16.72£20.50-£3.78

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansMedical radiographers
10th (Entry)£24,973£27,222
25th£28,762£34,554
50th (Median)£34,783£42,647
75th£42,407£53,083
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Medical radiographers?
A Medical radiographers earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Medical radiographers earns £42,647 — a difference of £7,864 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Medical radiographers?
The difference is £7,864 per year. Medical radiographers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Medical radiographers?
From a salary perspective, Medical radiographers 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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