Generalist medical practitioners vs Laboratory technicians Salary (2025)

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

Generalist medical practitioners earns £27,061 more per year (99% higher)
vs

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricGeneralist medical practitionersLaboratory techniciansDifference
Median Annual£54,309£27,248+£27,061
Mean Annual£55,113£29,696+£25,417
Monthly£4,526£2,271+£2,255
Weekly£1,044£524+£520
Hourly£26.11£13.10+£13.01

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileGeneralist medical practitionersLaboratory technicians
10th (Entry)£27,008£16,771
25th£42,542£24,452
50th (Median)£54,309£27,248
75th£68,805£33,672
90th (Senior)£78,035£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Generalist medical practitioners or a Laboratory technicians?
A Generalist medical practitioners earns more. The median salary for a Generalist medical practitioners is £54,309, whilst a Laboratory technicians earns £27,248 — a difference of £27,061 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Generalist medical practitioners and a Laboratory technicians?
The difference is £27,061 per year. Generalist medical practitioners is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Generalist medical practitioners or a Laboratory technicians?
From a salary perspective, Generalist medical practitioners 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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