Laboratory technicians vs Therapy professionals n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Laboratory technicians and Therapy professionals n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Therapy professionals n.e.c. earns £5,385 more per year (20% higher)

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year
vs

Therapy professionals n.e.c.

£32,633
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricLaboratory techniciansTherapy professionals n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£27,248£32,633-£5,385
Mean Annual£29,696£36,046-£6,350
Monthly£2,271£2,719-£448
Weekly£524£628-£104
Hourly£13.10£15.69-£2.59

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileLaboratory techniciansTherapy professionals n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£16,771£19,312
25th£24,452£26,779
50th (Median)£27,248£32,633
75th£33,672£45,157
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Laboratory technicians or a Therapy professionals n.e.c.?
A Therapy professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Laboratory technicians is £27,248, whilst a Therapy professionals n.e.c. earns £32,633 — a difference of £5,385 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Laboratory technicians and a Therapy professionals n.e.c.?
The difference is £5,385 per year. Therapy professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Laboratory technicians or a Therapy professionals n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Therapy professionals 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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