Electrical and electronics technicians vs Optometrists Salary (2025)

How do Electrical and electronics technicians and Optometrists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Electrical and electronics technicians earns £866 more per year (2% higher)
vs

Optometrists

£40,001
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricElectrical and electronics techniciansOptometristsDifference
Median Annual£40,867£40,001+£866
Mean Annual£41,525£45,710-£4,185
Monthly£3,406£3,333+£73
Weekly£786£769+£17
Hourly£19.65£19.23+£0.42
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Electrical and electronics technicians or a Optometrists?
A Electrical and electronics technicians earns more. The median salary for a Electrical and electronics technicians is £40,867, whilst a Optometrists earns £40,001 — a difference of £866 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Electrical and electronics technicians and a Optometrists?
The difference is £866 per year. Electrical and electronics technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Electrical and electronics technicians or a Optometrists?
From a salary perspective, Electrical and electronics technicians 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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