Engineering professionals n.e.c. vs Optometrists Salary (2025)

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

Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns £7,999 more per year (20% higher)
vs

Optometrists

£40,001
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricEngineering professionals n.e.c.OptometristsDifference
Median Annual£48,000£40,001+£7,999
Mean Annual£52,284£45,710+£6,574
Monthly£4,000£3,333+£667
Weekly£923£769+£154
Hourly£23.08£19.23+£3.85
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Engineering professionals n.e.c. or a Optometrists?
A Engineering professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Engineering professionals n.e.c. is £48,000, whilst a Optometrists earns £40,001 — a difference of £7,999 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Engineering professionals n.e.c. and a Optometrists?
The difference is £7,999 per year. Engineering professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Engineering professionals n.e.c. or a Optometrists?
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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