Electricians and electrical fitters vs Optometrists Salary (2025)

How do Electricians and electrical fitters and Optometrists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Electricians and electrical fitters earns £522 more per year (1% higher)
vs

Optometrists

£40,001
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricElectricians and electrical fittersOptometristsDifference
Median Annual£40,523£40,001+£522
Mean Annual£41,608£45,710-£4,102
Monthly£3,377£3,333+£44
Weekly£779£769+£10
Hourly£19.48£19.23+£0.25
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Electricians and electrical fitters or a Optometrists?
A Electricians and electrical fitters earns more. The median salary for a Electricians and electrical fitters is £40,523, whilst a Optometrists earns £40,001 — a difference of £522 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Electricians and electrical fitters and a Optometrists?
The difference is £522 per year. Electricians and electrical fitters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Electricians and electrical fitters or a Optometrists?
From a salary perspective, Electricians and electrical fitters 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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