Laboratory technicians vs Medical secretaries Salary (2025)

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

Laboratory technicians earns £2,536 more per year (10% higher)

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year
vs

Medical secretaries

£24,712
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricLaboratory techniciansMedical secretariesDifference
Median Annual£27,248£24,712+£2,536
Mean Annual£29,696£23,580+£6,116
Monthly£2,271£2,059+£212
Weekly£524£475+£49
Hourly£13.10£11.88+£1.22

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileLaboratory techniciansMedical secretaries
10th (Entry)£16,771£12,836
25th£24,452£17,731
50th (Median)£27,248£24,712
75th£33,672£29,116
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Laboratory technicians or a Medical secretaries?
A Laboratory technicians earns more. The median salary for a Laboratory technicians is £27,248, whilst a Medical secretaries earns £24,712 — a difference of £2,536 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Laboratory technicians and a Medical secretaries?
The difference is £2,536 per year. Laboratory technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Laboratory technicians or a Medical secretaries?
From a salary perspective, Laboratory technicians 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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