Laboratory technicians vs Records clerks and assistants Salary (2025)

How do Laboratory technicians and Records clerks and assistants salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Laboratory technicians earns £506 more per year (2% higher)

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year
vs

Records clerks and assistants

£26,742
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricLaboratory techniciansRecords clerks and assistantsDifference
Median Annual£27,248£26,742+£506
Mean Annual£29,696£27,332+£2,364
Monthly£2,271£2,229+£42
Weekly£524£514+£10
Hourly£13.10£12.86+£0.24

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileLaboratory techniciansRecords clerks and assistants
10th (Entry)£16,771£14,767
25th£24,452£21,436
50th (Median)£27,248£26,742
75th£33,672£32,205
90th (Senior)£0£38,926
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Laboratory technicians or a Records clerks and assistants?
A Laboratory technicians earns more. The median salary for a Laboratory technicians is £27,248, whilst a Records clerks and assistants earns £26,742 — a difference of £506 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Laboratory technicians and a Records clerks and assistants?
The difference is £506 per year. Laboratory technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Laboratory technicians or a Records clerks and assistants?
From a salary perspective, Laboratory technicians 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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