Laboratory technicians vs Newspaper and periodical editors Salary (2025)

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

Newspaper and periodical editors earns £16,208 more per year (59% higher)

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricLaboratory techniciansNewspaper and periodical editorsDifference
Median Annual£27,248£43,456-£16,208
Mean Annual£29,696£48,684-£18,988
Monthly£2,271£3,621-£1,350
Weekly£524£836-£312
Hourly£13.10£20.89-£7.79

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileLaboratory techniciansNewspaper and periodical editors
10th (Entry)£16,771£27,233
25th£24,452£33,719
50th (Median)£27,248£43,456
75th£33,672£55,473
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Laboratory technicians or a Newspaper and periodical editors?
A Newspaper and periodical editors earns more. The median salary for a Laboratory technicians is £27,248, whilst a Newspaper and periodical editors earns £43,456 — a difference of £16,208 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Laboratory technicians and a Newspaper and periodical editors?
The difference is £16,208 per year. Newspaper and periodical editors is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Laboratory technicians or a Newspaper and periodical editors?
From a salary perspective, Newspaper and periodical editors 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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