Higher education teaching professionals vs Laboratory technicians Salary (2025)

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

Higher education teaching professionals earns £19,490 more per year (72% higher)
vs

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHigher education teaching professionalsLaboratory techniciansDifference
Median Annual£46,738£27,248+£19,490
Mean Annual£47,625£29,696+£17,929
Monthly£3,895£2,271+£1,624
Weekly£899£524+£375
Hourly£22.47£13.10+£9.37

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHigher education teaching professionalsLaboratory technicians
10th (Entry)£11,772£16,771
25th£30,484£24,452
50th (Median)£46,738£27,248
75th£64,244£33,672
90th (Senior)£77,106£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Higher education teaching professionals or a Laboratory technicians?
A Higher education teaching professionals earns more. The median salary for a Higher education teaching professionals is £46,738, whilst a Laboratory technicians earns £27,248 — a difference of £19,490 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Higher education teaching professionals and a Laboratory technicians?
The difference is £19,490 per year. Higher education teaching professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Higher education teaching professionals or a Laboratory technicians?
From a salary perspective, Higher education teaching 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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