Clinical psychologists vs Laboratory technicians Salary (2025)

How do Clinical psychologists and Laboratory technicians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Clinical psychologists earns £20,152 more per year (74% higher)

Clinical psychologists

£47,400
per year
vs

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricClinical psychologistsLaboratory techniciansDifference
Median Annual£47,400£27,248+£20,152
Mean Annual£50,354£29,696+£20,658
Monthly£3,950£2,271+£1,679
Weekly£912£524+£388
Hourly£22.79£13.10+£9.69

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileClinical psychologistsLaboratory technicians
10th (Entry)£32,748£16,771
25th£37,340£24,452
50th (Median)£47,400£27,248
75th£60,826£33,672
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Clinical psychologists or a Laboratory technicians?
A Clinical psychologists earns more. The median salary for a Clinical psychologists is £47,400, whilst a Laboratory technicians earns £27,248 — a difference of £20,152 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Clinical psychologists and a Laboratory technicians?
The difference is £20,152 per year. Clinical psychologists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Clinical psychologists or a Laboratory technicians?
From a salary perspective, Clinical psychologists offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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