Medical and dental technicians vs Process operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Medical and dental technicians and Process operatives n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Process operatives n.e.c. earns £4,926 more per year (17% higher)

Medical and dental technicians

£29,581
per year
vs

Process operatives n.e.c.

£34,507
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMedical and dental techniciansProcess operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£29,581£34,507-£4,926
Mean Annual£30,901£35,321-£4,420
Monthly£2,465£2,876-£411
Weekly£569£664-£95
Hourly£14.22£16.59-£2.37

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMedical and dental techniciansProcess operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£17,898£24,076
25th£24,890£27,603
50th (Median)£29,581£34,507
75th£37,210£40,335
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Medical and dental technicians or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
A Process operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Medical and dental technicians is £29,581, whilst a Process operatives n.e.c. earns £34,507 — a difference of £4,926 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Medical and dental technicians and a Process operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £4,926 per year. Process operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Medical and dental technicians or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Process operatives 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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