Laboratory technicians vs Scaffolders, stagers and riggers Salary (2025)

How do Laboratory technicians and Scaffolders, stagers and riggers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns £12,925 more per year (47% higher)

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricLaboratory techniciansScaffolders, stagers and riggersDifference
Median Annual£27,248£40,173-£12,925
Mean Annual£29,696£44,327-£14,631
Monthly£2,271£3,348-£1,077
Weekly£524£773-£249
Hourly£13.10£19.31-£6.21

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileLaboratory techniciansScaffolders, stagers and riggers
10th (Entry)£16,771£24,895
25th£24,452£33,129
50th (Median)£27,248£40,173
75th£33,672£54,977
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Laboratory technicians or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
A Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns more. The median salary for a Laboratory technicians is £27,248, whilst a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns £40,173 — a difference of £12,925 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Laboratory technicians and a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
The difference is £12,925 per year. Scaffolders, stagers and riggers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Laboratory technicians or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
From a salary perspective, Scaffolders, stagers and riggers 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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