Dispensing opticians vs Medical Practitioners Salary (2025)

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

Medical Practitioners earns £42,423 more per year (150% higher)

Dispensing opticians

£28,297
per year
vs

Medical Practitioners

£70,720
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricDispensing opticiansMedical PractitionersDifference
Median Annual£28,297£70,720-£42,423
Mean Annual£26,241£80,274-£54,033
Monthly£2,358£5,893-£3,535
Weekly£544£1,360-£816
Hourly£13.60£34.00-£20.40
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Dispensing opticians or a Medical Practitioners?
A Medical Practitioners earns more. The median salary for a Dispensing opticians is £28,297, whilst a Medical Practitioners earns £70,720 — a difference of £42,423 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Dispensing opticians and a Medical Practitioners?
The difference is £42,423 per year. Medical Practitioners is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Dispensing opticians or a Medical Practitioners?
From a salary perspective, Medical Practitioners 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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