Medical radiographers vs Pharmacists Salary (2025)

How do Medical radiographers and Pharmacists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Pharmacists earns £4,962 more per year (12% higher)

Medical radiographers

£42,647
per year
vs

Pharmacists

£47,609
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMedical radiographersPharmacistsDifference
Median Annual£42,647£47,609-£4,962
Mean Annual£44,029£46,221-£2,192
Monthly£3,554£3,967-£413
Weekly£820£916-£96
Hourly£20.50£22.89-£2.39

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMedical radiographersPharmacists
10th (Entry)£27,222£24,843
25th£34,554£33,040
50th (Median)£42,647£47,609
75th£53,083£57,247
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Medical radiographers or a Pharmacists?
A Pharmacists earns more. The median salary for a Medical radiographers is £42,647, whilst a Pharmacists earns £47,609 — a difference of £4,962 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Medical radiographers and a Pharmacists?
The difference is £4,962 per year. Pharmacists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Medical radiographers or a Pharmacists?
From a salary perspective, Pharmacists 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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