Construction operatives n.e.c. vs Pharmaceutical technicians Salary (2025)

How do Construction operatives n.e.c. and Pharmaceutical technicians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Construction operatives n.e.c. earns £1,550 more per year (5% higher)

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year
vs

Pharmaceutical technicians

£29,184
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction operatives n.e.c.Pharmaceutical techniciansDifference
Median Annual£30,734£29,184+£1,550
Mean Annual£31,371£29,236+£2,135
Monthly£2,561£2,432+£129
Weekly£591£561+£30
Hourly£14.78£14.03+£0.75

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction operatives n.e.c.Pharmaceutical technicians
10th (Entry)£14,788£17,402
25th£25,464£23,695
50th (Median)£30,734£29,184
75th£37,893£34,919
90th (Senior)£46,409£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Pharmaceutical technicians?
A Construction operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Construction operatives n.e.c. is £30,734, whilst a Pharmaceutical technicians earns £29,184 — a difference of £1,550 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction operatives n.e.c. and a Pharmaceutical technicians?
The difference is £1,550 per year. Construction operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction operatives n.e.c. or a Pharmaceutical technicians?
From a salary perspective, Construction operatives n.e.c. 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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