Health Associate Professionals vs Laboratory technicians Salary (2025)

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

Health Associate Professionals earns £1,555 more per year (6% higher)

Health Associate Professionals

£28,803
per year
vs

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHealth Associate ProfessionalsLaboratory techniciansDifference
Median Annual£28,803£27,248+£1,555
Mean Annual£28,782£29,696-£914
Monthly£2,400£2,271+£129
Weekly£554£524+£30
Hourly£13.85£13.10+£0.75

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHealth Associate ProfessionalsLaboratory technicians
10th (Entry)£14,647£16,771
25th£23,147£24,452
50th (Median)£28,803£27,248
75th£34,799£33,672
90th (Senior)£42,819£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Health Associate Professionals or a Laboratory technicians?
A Health Associate Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Health Associate Professionals is £28,803, whilst a Laboratory technicians earns £27,248 — a difference of £1,555 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Health Associate Professionals and a Laboratory technicians?
The difference is £1,555 per year. Health Associate Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Health Associate Professionals or a Laboratory technicians?
From a salary perspective, Health 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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