Graphic and multimedia designers vs Laboratory technicians Salary (2025)

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

Graphic and multimedia designers earns £5,751 more per year (21% higher)
vs

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricGraphic and multimedia designersLaboratory techniciansDifference
Median Annual£32,999£27,248+£5,751
Mean Annual£35,216£29,696+£5,520
Monthly£2,750£2,271+£479
Weekly£635£524+£111
Hourly£15.86£13.10+£2.76

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileGraphic and multimedia designersLaboratory technicians
10th (Entry)£21,571£16,771
25th£27,034£24,452
50th (Median)£32,999£27,248
75th£41,374£33,672
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Graphic and multimedia designers or a Laboratory technicians?
A Graphic and multimedia designers earns more. The median salary for a Graphic and multimedia designers is £32,999, whilst a Laboratory technicians earns £27,248 — a difference of £5,751 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Graphic and multimedia designers and a Laboratory technicians?
The difference is £5,751 per year. Graphic and multimedia designers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Graphic and multimedia designers or a Laboratory technicians?
From a salary perspective, Graphic and multimedia designers 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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