Laboratory technicians vs Legal Associate Professionals Salary (2025)

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

Legal Associate Professionals earns £5,751 more per year (21% higher)

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year
vs

Legal Associate Professionals

£32,999
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricLaboratory techniciansLegal Associate ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£27,248£32,999-£5,751
Mean Annual£29,696£41,201-£11,505
Monthly£2,271£2,750-£479
Weekly£524£635-£111
Hourly£13.10£15.86-£2.76

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileLaboratory techniciansLegal Associate Professionals
10th (Entry)£16,771£22,223
25th£24,452£26,001
50th (Median)£27,248£32,999
75th£33,672£45,141
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

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