Laboratory technicians vs Textile process operatives Salary (2025)

How do Laboratory technicians and Textile process operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Textile process operatives earns £1,107 more per year (4% higher)

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year
vs

Textile process operatives

£28,355
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricLaboratory techniciansTextile process operativesDifference
Median Annual£27,248£28,355-£1,107
Mean Annual£29,696£29,090+£606
Monthly£2,271£2,363-£92
Weekly£524£545-£21
Hourly£13.10£13.63-£0.53
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Laboratory technicians or a Textile process operatives?
A Textile process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Laboratory technicians is £27,248, whilst a Textile process operatives earns £28,355 — a difference of £1,107 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Laboratory technicians and a Textile process operatives?
The difference is £1,107 per year. Textile process operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Laboratory technicians or a Textile process operatives?
From a salary perspective, Textile process operatives 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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