Dispensing opticians vs Elementary Storage Occupations Salary (2025)

How do Dispensing opticians and Elementary Storage Occupations salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Dispensing opticians earns £553 more per year (2% higher)

Dispensing opticians

£28,297
per year
vs

Elementary Storage Occupations

£27,744
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricDispensing opticiansElementary Storage OccupationsDifference
Median Annual£28,297£27,744+£553
Mean Annual£26,241£28,104-£1,863
Monthly£2,358£2,312+£46
Weekly£544£534+£10
Hourly£13.60£13.34+£0.26
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Dispensing opticians or a Elementary Storage Occupations?
A Dispensing opticians earns more. The median salary for a Dispensing opticians is £28,297, whilst a Elementary Storage Occupations earns £27,744 — a difference of £553 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Dispensing opticians and a Elementary Storage Occupations?
The difference is £553 per year. Dispensing opticians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Dispensing opticians or a Elementary Storage Occupations?
From a salary perspective, Dispensing opticians 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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