Energy plant operatives vs Pharmaceutical technicians Salary (2025)

How do Energy plant operatives and Pharmaceutical technicians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Energy plant operatives earns £17,413 more per year (60% higher)

Energy plant operatives

£46,597
per year
vs

Pharmaceutical technicians

£29,184
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricEnergy plant operativesPharmaceutical techniciansDifference
Median Annual£46,597£29,184+£17,413
Mean Annual£52,102£29,236+£22,866
Monthly£3,883£2,432+£1,451
Weekly£896£561+£335
Hourly£22.40£14.03+£8.37
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Energy plant operatives or a Pharmaceutical technicians?
A Energy plant operatives earns more. The median salary for a Energy plant operatives is £46,597, whilst a Pharmaceutical technicians earns £29,184 — a difference of £17,413 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Energy plant operatives and a Pharmaceutical technicians?
The difference is £17,413 per year. Energy plant operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Energy plant operatives or a Pharmaceutical technicians?
From a salary perspective, Energy plant operatives 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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