Medical and dental technicians vs Specialist medical practitioners Salary (2025)

How do Medical and dental technicians and Specialist medical practitioners salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Specialist medical practitioners earns £54,491 more per year (184% higher)

Medical and dental technicians

£29,581
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricMedical and dental techniciansSpecialist medical practitionersDifference
Median Annual£29,581£84,072-£54,491
Mean Annual£30,901£93,731-£62,830
Monthly£2,465£7,006-£4,541
Weekly£569£1,617-£1,048
Hourly£14.22£40.42-£26.20

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMedical and dental techniciansSpecialist medical practitioners
10th (Entry)£17,898£46,393
25th£24,890£62,997
50th (Median)£29,581£84,072
75th£37,210£117,535
90th (Senior)£0£149,245
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Medical and dental technicians or a Specialist medical practitioners?
A Specialist medical practitioners earns more. The median salary for a Medical and dental technicians is £29,581, whilst a Specialist medical practitioners earns £84,072 — a difference of £54,491 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Medical and dental technicians and a Specialist medical practitioners?
The difference is £54,491 per year. Specialist medical practitioners is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Medical and dental technicians or a Specialist medical practitioners?
From a salary perspective, Specialist medical practitioners 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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