Laboratory technicians vs Other Health Professionals Salary (2025)

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

Other Health Professionals earns £15,639 more per year (57% higher)

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year
vs

Other Health Professionals

£42,887
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricLaboratory techniciansOther Health ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£27,248£42,887-£15,639
Mean Annual£29,696£44,113-£14,417
Monthly£2,271£3,574-£1,303
Weekly£524£825-£301
Hourly£13.10£20.62-£7.52

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileLaboratory techniciansOther Health Professionals
10th (Entry)£16,771£23,324
25th£24,452£32,299
50th (Median)£27,248£42,887
75th£33,672£53,756
90th (Senior)£0£63,540
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Laboratory technicians or a Other Health Professionals?
A Other Health Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Laboratory technicians is £27,248, whilst a Other Health Professionals earns £42,887 — a difference of £15,639 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Laboratory technicians and a Other Health Professionals?
The difference is £15,639 per year. Other Health Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Laboratory technicians or a Other Health Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Other Health 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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