Laboratory technicians vs Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators Salary (2025)

How do Laboratory technicians and Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators earns £4,754 more per year (17% higher)

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricLaboratory techniciansPhotographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operatorsDifference
Median Annual£27,248£32,002-£4,754
Mean Annual£29,696£32,586-£2,890
Monthly£2,271£2,667-£396
Weekly£524£615-£91
Hourly£13.10£15.39-£2.29

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileLaboratory techniciansPhotographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
10th (Entry)£16,771£14,376
25th£24,452£25,954
50th (Median)£27,248£32,002
75th£33,672£38,201
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Laboratory technicians or a Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators?
A Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators earns more. The median salary for a Laboratory technicians is £27,248, whilst a Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators earns £32,002 — a difference of £4,754 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Laboratory technicians and a Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators?
The difference is £4,754 per year. Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Laboratory technicians or a Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators?
From a salary perspective, Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators 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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