Medical radiographers vs Social workers Salary (2025)

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

Social workers earns £62 more per year (0% higher)

Medical radiographers

£42,647
per year
vs

Social workers

£42,709
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMedical radiographersSocial workersDifference
Median Annual£42,647£42,709-£62
Mean Annual£44,029£41,994+£2,035
Monthly£3,554£3,559-£5
Weekly£820£821-£1
Hourly£20.50£20.53-£0.03

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMedical radiographersSocial workers
10th (Entry)£27,222£25,798
25th£34,554£36,474
50th (Median)£42,647£42,709
75th£53,083£48,804
90th (Senior)£0£53,902
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Medical radiographers or a Social workers?
A Social workers earns more. The median salary for a Medical radiographers is £42,647, whilst a Social workers earns £42,709 — a difference of £62 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Medical radiographers and a Social workers?
The difference is £62 per year. Social workers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Medical radiographers or a Social workers?
From a salary perspective, Social workers 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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