Laboratory technicians vs Other skilled trades n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Laboratory technicians and Other skilled trades n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Other skilled trades n.e.c. earns £2,213 more per year (8% higher)

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year
vs

Other skilled trades n.e.c.

£29,461
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricLaboratory techniciansOther skilled trades n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£27,248£29,461-£2,213
Mean Annual£29,696£29,769-£73
Monthly£2,271£2,455-£184
Weekly£524£567-£43
Hourly£13.10£14.16-£1.06
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Laboratory technicians or a Other skilled trades n.e.c.?
A Other skilled trades n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Laboratory technicians is £27,248, whilst a Other skilled trades n.e.c. earns £29,461 — a difference of £2,213 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Laboratory technicians and a Other skilled trades n.e.c.?
The difference is £2,213 per year. Other skilled trades n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Laboratory technicians or a Other skilled trades n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Other skilled trades n.e.c. 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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