Education managers vs Laboratory technicians Salary (2025)

How do Education managers and Laboratory technicians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Education managers earns £19,484 more per year (72% higher)

Education managers

£46,732
per year
vs

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricEducation managersLaboratory techniciansDifference
Median Annual£46,732£27,248+£19,484
Mean Annual£49,738£29,696+£20,042
Monthly£3,894£2,271+£1,623
Weekly£899£524+£375
Hourly£22.47£13.10+£9.37

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileEducation managersLaboratory technicians
10th (Entry)£28,996£16,771
25th£37,058£24,452
50th (Median)£46,732£27,248
75th£58,134£33,672
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Education managers or a Laboratory technicians?
A Education managers earns more. The median salary for a Education managers is £46,732, whilst a Laboratory technicians earns £27,248 — a difference of £19,484 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Education managers and a Laboratory technicians?
The difference is £19,484 per year. Education managers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Education managers or a Laboratory technicians?
From a salary perspective, Education managers 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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