Construction Operatives vs Paramedics Salary (2025)

How do Construction Operatives and Paramedics salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Paramedics earns £15,221 more per year (45% higher)

Construction Operatives

£33,948
per year
vs

Paramedics

£49,169
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction OperativesParamedicsDifference
Median Annual£33,948£49,169-£15,221
Mean Annual£35,195£49,357-£14,162
Monthly£2,829£4,097-£1,268
Weekly£653£946-£293
Hourly£16.32£23.64-£7.32

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction OperativesParamedics
10th (Entry)£17,089£30,677
25th£26,909£38,770
50th (Median)£33,948£49,169
75th£42,454£59,136
90th (Senior)£53,213£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction Operatives or a Paramedics?
A Paramedics earns more. The median salary for a Construction Operatives is £33,948, whilst a Paramedics earns £49,169 — a difference of £15,221 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction Operatives and a Paramedics?
The difference is £15,221 per year. Paramedics is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction Operatives or a Paramedics?
From a salary perspective, Paramedics 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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