Chemical and related process operatives vs Health professionals Salary (2025)

How do Chemical and related process operatives and Health professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Health professionals earns £7,603 more per year (22% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Health professionals

£41,718

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Health professionals	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£41,718	-£7,603
Mean Annual	£36,531	£46,419	-£9,888
Monthly	£2,843	£3,477	-£634
Weekly	£656	£802	-£146
Hourly	£16.40	£20.06	-£3.66

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Health professionals
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£19,390
25th	£28,318	£30,927
50th (Median)	£34,115	£41,718
75th	£41,389	£54,236
90th (Senior)	£0	£73,068

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Health professionals?

A Health professionals earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Health professionals earns £41,718 — a difference of £7,603 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Health professionals?

The difference is £7,603 per year. Health professionals is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Health professionals?

From a salary perspective, Health professionals offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.