Health and social care associate professionals vs Laboratory technicians Salary (2025)

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

Health and social care associate professionals earns £209 more per year (1% higher)
vs

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHealth and social care associate professionalsLaboratory techniciansDifference
Median Annual£27,457£27,248+£209
Mean Annual£27,274£29,696-£2,422
Monthly£2,288£2,271+£17
Weekly£528£524+£4
Hourly£13.20£13.10+£0.10

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHealth and social care associate professionalsLaboratory technicians
10th (Entry)£13,014£16,771
25th£20,517£24,452
50th (Median)£27,457£27,248
75th£33,677£33,672
90th (Senior)£40,366£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Health and social care associate professionals or a Laboratory technicians?
A Health and social care associate professionals earns more. The median salary for a Health and social care associate professionals is £27,457, whilst a Laboratory technicians earns £27,248 — a difference of £209 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Health and social care associate professionals and a Laboratory technicians?
The difference is £209 per year. Health and social care associate professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Health and social care associate professionals or a Laboratory technicians?
From a salary perspective, Health and social care associate 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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