Housing officers vs Laboratory technicians Salary (2025)

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

Housing officers earns £5,725 more per year (21% higher)

Housing officers

£32,973
per year
vs

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHousing officersLaboratory techniciansDifference
Median Annual£32,973£27,248+£5,725
Mean Annual£33,223£29,696+£3,527
Monthly£2,748£2,271+£477
Weekly£634£524+£110
Hourly£15.85£13.10+£2.75

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHousing officersLaboratory technicians
10th (Entry)£20,324£16,771
25th£27,269£24,452
50th (Median)£32,973£27,248
75th£39,203£33,672
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Housing officers or a Laboratory technicians?
A Housing officers earns more. The median salary for a Housing officers is £32,973, whilst a Laboratory technicians earns £27,248 — a difference of £5,725 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Housing officers and a Laboratory technicians?
The difference is £5,725 per year. Housing officers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Housing officers or a Laboratory technicians?
From a salary perspective, Housing officers 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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