Dispensing opticians vs Floorers and wall tilers Salary (2025)

How do Dispensing opticians and Floorers and wall tilers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Floorers and wall tilers earns £8,140 more per year (29% higher)

Dispensing opticians

£28,297
per year
vs

Floorers and wall tilers

£36,437
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricDispensing opticiansFloorers and wall tilersDifference
Median Annual£28,297£36,437-£8,140
Mean Annual£26,241£37,293-£11,052
Monthly£2,358£3,036-£678
Weekly£544£701-£157
Hourly£13.60£17.52-£3.92
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Dispensing opticians or a Floorers and wall tilers?
A Floorers and wall tilers earns more. The median salary for a Dispensing opticians is £28,297, whilst a Floorers and wall tilers earns £36,437 — a difference of £8,140 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Dispensing opticians and a Floorers and wall tilers?
The difference is £8,140 per year. Floorers and wall tilers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Dispensing opticians or a Floorers and wall tilers?
From a salary perspective, Floorers and wall tilers 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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