Chemical and related process operatives vs Nursing auxiliaries and assistants Salary (2025)

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

Chemical and related process operatives earns £8,432 more per year (33% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Nursing auxiliaries and assistants

£25,683

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Nursing auxiliaries and assistants	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£25,683	+£8,432
Mean Annual	£36,531	£25,500	+£11,031
Monthly	£2,843	£2,140	+£703
Weekly	£656	£494	+£162
Hourly	£16.40	£12.35	+£4.05

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Nursing auxiliaries and assistants
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£10,504
25th	£28,318	£17,626
50th (Median)	£34,115	£25,683
75th	£41,389	£31,736
90th (Senior)	£0	£38,691

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Nursing auxiliaries and assistants?

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Nursing auxiliaries and assistants earns £25,683 — a difference of £8,432 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Nursing auxiliaries and assistants?

The difference is £8,432 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Nursing auxiliaries and assistants?

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.