Dispensing opticians vs Other skilled trades n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Dispensing opticians and Other skilled trades n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Other skilled trades n.e.c. earns £1,164 more per year (4% higher)

Dispensing opticians

£28,297
per year
vs

Other skilled trades n.e.c.

£29,461
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricDispensing opticiansOther skilled trades n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£28,297£29,461-£1,164
Mean Annual£26,241£29,769-£3,528
Monthly£2,358£2,455-£97
Weekly£544£567-£23
Hourly£13.60£14.16-£0.56
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Dispensing opticians or a Other skilled trades n.e.c.?
A Other skilled trades n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Dispensing opticians is £28,297, whilst a Other skilled trades n.e.c. earns £29,461 — a difference of £1,164 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Dispensing opticians and a Other skilled trades n.e.c.?
The difference is £1,164 per year. Other skilled trades n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Dispensing opticians or a Other skilled trades n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Other skilled trades 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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