Chemical and related process operatives vs Nursing Professionals Salary (2025)

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

Nursing Professionals earns £4,039 more per year (12% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Nursing Professionals

£38,154

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Nursing Professionals	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£38,154	-£4,039
Mean Annual	£36,531	£37,935	-£1,404
Monthly	£2,843	£3,180	-£337
Weekly	£656	£734	-£78
Hourly	£16.40	£18.34	-£1.94

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Nursing Professionals
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£15,863
25th	£28,318	£28,469
50th (Median)	£34,115	£38,154
75th	£41,389	£47,766
90th (Senior)	£0	£56,631

Frequently Asked Questions

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

A Nursing Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Nursing Professionals earns £38,154 — a difference of £4,039 per year.

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

The difference is £4,039 per year. Nursing Professionals is the higher-paid role.

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

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