Construction and Building Trades Supervisors vs Laboratory technicians Salary (2025)

How do Construction and Building Trades Supervisors and Laboratory technicians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Construction and Building Trades Supervisors earns £17,538 more per year (64% higher)
vs

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction and Building Trades SupervisorsLaboratory techniciansDifference
Median Annual£44,786£27,248+£17,538
Mean Annual£46,894£29,696+£17,198
Monthly£3,732£2,271+£1,461
Weekly£861£524+£337
Hourly£21.53£13.10+£8.43

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction and Building Trades SupervisorsLaboratory technicians
10th (Entry)£29,701£16,771
25th£36,453£24,452
50th (Median)£44,786£27,248
75th£55,994£33,672
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction and Building Trades Supervisors or a Laboratory technicians?
A Construction and Building Trades Supervisors earns more. The median salary for a Construction and Building Trades Supervisors is £44,786, whilst a Laboratory technicians earns £27,248 — a difference of £17,538 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction and Building Trades Supervisors and a Laboratory technicians?
The difference is £17,538 per year. Construction and Building Trades Supervisors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction and Building Trades Supervisors or a Laboratory technicians?
From a salary perspective, Construction and Building Trades Supervisors 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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