Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. vs Laboratory technicians Salary (2025)

How do Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. and Laboratory technicians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. earns £19,484 more per year (72% higher)
vs

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricElectrical and electronic trades n.e.c.Laboratory techniciansDifference
Median Annual£46,732£27,248+£19,484
Mean Annual£49,023£29,696+£19,327
Monthly£3,894£2,271+£1,623
Weekly£899£524+£375
Hourly£22.47£13.10+£9.37

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileElectrical and electronic trades n.e.c.Laboratory technicians
10th (Entry)£30,536£16,771
25th£37,330£24,452
50th (Median)£46,732£27,248
75th£56,621£33,672
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

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