Librarians vs Physical scientists Salary (2025)

How do Librarians and Physical scientists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Physical scientists earns £19,082 more per year (63% higher)

Librarians

£30,452
per year
vs

Physical scientists

£49,534
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricLibrariansPhysical scientistsDifference
Median Annual£30,452£49,534-£19,082
Mean Annual£34,016£56,902-£22,886
Monthly£2,538£4,128-£1,590
Weekly£586£953-£367
Hourly£14.64£23.81-£9.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Librarians or a Physical scientists?
A Physical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Librarians is £30,452, whilst a Physical scientists earns £49,534 — a difference of £19,082 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Librarians and a Physical scientists?
The difference is £19,082 per year. Physical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Librarians or a Physical scientists?
From a salary perspective, Physical scientists 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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