Chemical and related process operatives vs Laboratory technicians Salary (2025)

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

Chemical and related process operatives earns £6,867 more per year (25% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Laboratory technicians

£27,248

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Laboratory technicians	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£27,248	+£6,867
Mean Annual	£36,531	£29,696	+£6,835
Monthly	£2,843	£2,271	+£572
Weekly	£656	£524	+£132
Hourly	£16.40	£13.10	+£3.30

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Laboratory technicians
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£16,771
25th	£28,318	£24,452
50th (Median)	£34,115	£27,248
75th	£41,389	£33,672
90th (Senior)	£0	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Laboratory technicians?

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Laboratory technicians earns £27,248 — a difference of £6,867 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Laboratory technicians?

The difference is £6,867 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Laboratory technicians?

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