Laboratory technicians vs Waiters and waitresses Salary (2025)

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

Laboratory technicians earns £17,120 more per year (169% higher)

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year
vs

Waiters and waitresses

£10,128
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricLaboratory techniciansWaiters and waitressesDifference
Median Annual£27,248£10,128+£17,120
Mean Annual£29,696£12,121+£17,575
Monthly£2,271£844+£1,427
Weekly£524£195+£329
Hourly£13.10£4.87+£8.23

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileLaboratory techniciansWaiters and waitresses
10th (Entry)£16,771£2,228
25th£24,452£4,524
50th (Median)£27,248£10,128
75th£33,672£18,211
90th (Senior)£0£25,699
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Laboratory technicians or a Waiters and waitresses?
A Laboratory technicians earns more. The median salary for a Laboratory technicians is £27,248, whilst a Waiters and waitresses earns £10,128 — a difference of £17,120 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Laboratory technicians and a Waiters and waitresses?
The difference is £17,120 per year. Laboratory technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Laboratory technicians or a Waiters and waitresses?
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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