Laboratory technicians vs Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters Salary (2025)

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

Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £14,084 more per year (52% higher)

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricLaboratory techniciansNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersDifference
Median Annual£27,248£41,332-£14,084
Mean Annual£29,696£43,544-£13,848
Monthly£2,271£3,444-£1,173
Weekly£524£795-£271
Hourly£13.10£19.87-£6.77

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileLaboratory techniciansNewspaper and periodical journalists and reporters
10th (Entry)£16,771£25,099
25th£24,452£31,240
50th (Median)£27,248£41,332
75th£33,672£53,291
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Laboratory technicians or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
A Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns more. The median salary for a Laboratory technicians is £27,248, whilst a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £41,332 — a difference of £14,084 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Laboratory technicians and a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
The difference is £14,084 per year. Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Laboratory technicians or a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters?
From a salary perspective, Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters 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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