Environment professionals vs Laboratory technicians Salary (2025)

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

Environment professionals earns £15,780 more per year (58% higher)

Environment professionals

£43,028
per year
vs

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricEnvironment professionalsLaboratory techniciansDifference
Median Annual£43,028£27,248+£15,780
Mean Annual£46,524£29,696+£16,828
Monthly£3,586£2,271+£1,315
Weekly£827£524+£303
Hourly£20.69£13.10+£7.59

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileEnvironment professionalsLaboratory technicians
10th (Entry)£28,282£16,771
25th£34,428£24,452
50th (Median)£43,028£27,248
75th£54,173£33,672
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Environment professionals or a Laboratory technicians?
A Environment professionals earns more. The median salary for a Environment professionals is £43,028, whilst a Laboratory technicians earns £27,248 — a difference of £15,780 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Environment professionals and a Laboratory technicians?
The difference is £15,780 per year. Environment professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Environment professionals or a Laboratory technicians?
From a salary perspective, Environment professionals 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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