Medical and dental technicians vs Textiles, printing and other skilled trades Salary (2025)

How do Medical and dental technicians and Textiles, printing and other skilled trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Medical and dental technicians earns £1,785 more per year (6% higher)

Medical and dental technicians

£29,581
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricMedical and dental techniciansTextiles, printing and other skilled tradesDifference
Median Annual£29,581£27,796+£1,785
Mean Annual£30,901£27,488+£3,413
Monthly£2,465£2,316+£149
Weekly£569£535+£34
Hourly£14.22£13.36+£0.86

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMedical and dental techniciansTextiles, printing and other skilled trades
10th (Entry)£17,898£12,064
25th£24,890£20,001
50th (Median)£29,581£27,796
75th£37,210£34,000
90th (Senior)£0£41,144
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Medical and dental technicians or a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
A Medical and dental technicians earns more. The median salary for a Medical and dental technicians is £29,581, whilst a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades earns £27,796 — a difference of £1,785 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Medical and dental technicians and a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
The difference is £1,785 per year. Medical and dental technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Medical and dental technicians or a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
From a salary perspective, Medical and dental 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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