Medical radiographers vs Other skilled trades n.e.c. Salary

How do Medical radiographers and Other skilled trades n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Medical radiographers earns £13,186 more per year (45% higher)

Medical radiographers

£42,647
per year (gross)
Take-home: £34,225
vs

Other skilled trades n.e.c.

£29,461
per year (gross)
Take-home: £24,732

Detailed Comparison

MetricMedical radiographersOther skilled trades n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£42,647£29,461+£13,186
Mean Annual£44,029£29,769+£14,260
Take-Home (Net)£34,225£24,732+£9,493
Monthly (Gross)£3,554£2,455+£1,099
Weekly (Gross)£820£567+£253
Hourly£20.50£14.16+£6.34

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Medical radiographers or a Other skilled trades n.e.c.?
A Medical radiographers earns more. The median salary for a Medical radiographers is £42,647, whilst a Other skilled trades n.e.c. earns £29,461 — a difference of £13,186 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Medical radiographers and a Other skilled trades n.e.c.?
The difference is £13,186 per year. Medical radiographers is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Medical radiographers takes home approximately £34,225 per year, whilst a Other skilled trades n.e.c. takes home £24,732. The net difference is £9,493.
Should I become a Medical radiographers or a Other skilled trades n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Medical radiographers 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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