Dispensing opticians vs Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers Salary (2025)

How do Dispensing opticians and Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Dispensing opticians earns £1,023 more per year (4% higher)

Dispensing opticians

£28,297
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricDispensing opticiansPackers, bottlers, canners and fillersDifference
Median Annual£28,297£27,274+£1,023
Mean Annual£26,241£27,608-£1,367
Monthly£2,358£2,273+£85
Weekly£544£525+£19
Hourly£13.60£13.11+£0.49
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Dispensing opticians or a Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers?
A Dispensing opticians earns more. The median salary for a Dispensing opticians is £28,297, whilst a Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers earns £27,274 — a difference of £1,023 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Dispensing opticians and a Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers?
The difference is £1,023 per year. Dispensing opticians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Dispensing opticians or a Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers?
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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