Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. vs Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants Salary (2025)

How do Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. and Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. earns £18,821 more per year (100% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricMobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantsDifference
Median Annual£37,590£18,769+£18,821
Mean Annual£40,032£18,320+£21,712
Monthly£3,133£1,564+£1,569
Weekly£723£361+£362
Hourly£18.07£9.02+£9.05

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants
10th (Entry)£26,450£5,938
25th£30,280£12,440
50th (Median)£37,590£18,769
75th£46,205£24,775
90th (Senior)£0£27,645
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. or a Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants?
A Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. is £37,590, whilst a Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants earns £18,769 — a difference of £18,821 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. and a Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants?
The difference is £18,821 per year. Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. or a Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants?
From a salary perspective, Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. 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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