Laboratory technicians vs Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Laboratory technicians and Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. earns £7,744 more per year (28% higher)

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricLaboratory techniciansScience, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£27,248£34,992-£7,744
Mean Annual£29,696£37,397-£7,701
Monthly£2,271£2,916-£645
Weekly£524£673-£149
Hourly£13.10£16.82-£3.72

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileLaboratory techniciansScience, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£16,771£22,145
25th£24,452£28,527
50th (Median)£27,248£34,992
75th£33,672£45,224
90th (Senior)£0£55,702
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Laboratory technicians or a Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.?
A Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Laboratory technicians is £27,248, whilst a Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. earns £34,992 — a difference of £7,744 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Laboratory technicians and a Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.?
The difference is £7,744 per year. Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Laboratory technicians or a Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Science, engineering and production technicians 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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