Engineering professionals n.e.c. vs Laboratory technicians Salary (2025)

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

Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns £20,752 more per year (76% higher)
vs

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricEngineering professionals n.e.c.Laboratory techniciansDifference
Median Annual£48,000£27,248+£20,752
Mean Annual£52,284£29,696+£22,588
Monthly£4,000£2,271+£1,729
Weekly£923£524+£399
Hourly£23.08£13.10+£9.98

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileEngineering professionals n.e.c.Laboratory technicians
10th (Entry)£31,000£16,771
25th£38,806£24,452
50th (Median)£48,000£27,248
75th£61,447£33,672
90th (Senior)£74,957£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Engineering professionals n.e.c. or a Laboratory technicians?
A Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Engineering professionals n.e.c. is £48,000, whilst a Laboratory technicians earns £27,248 — a difference of £20,752 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Engineering professionals n.e.c. and a Laboratory technicians?
The difference is £20,752 per year. Engineering professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Engineering professionals n.e.c. or a Laboratory technicians?
From a salary perspective, Engineering professionals 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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