Chemical and related process operatives vs Other Health Professionals Salary (2025)

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

Other Health Professionals earns £8,772 more per year (26% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Other Health Professionals

£42,887

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Other Health Professionals	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£42,887	-£8,772
Mean Annual	£36,531	£44,113	-£7,582
Monthly	£2,843	£3,574	-£731
Weekly	£656	£825	-£169
Hourly	£16.40	£20.62	-£4.22

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Other Health Professionals
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£23,324
25th	£28,318	£32,299
50th (Median)	£34,115	£42,887
75th	£41,389	£53,756
90th (Senior)	£0	£63,540

Frequently Asked Questions

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

A Other Health Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Other Health Professionals earns £42,887 — a difference of £8,772 per year.

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

The difference is £8,772 per year. Other Health Professionals is the higher-paid role.

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

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