Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. vs Occupational therapists Salary (2025)

How do Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. and Occupational therapists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. earns £4,503 more per year (12% higher)
vs

Occupational therapists

£38,248
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNatural and social science professionals n.e.c.Occupational therapistsDifference
Median Annual£42,751£38,248+£4,503
Mean Annual£45,198£38,102+£7,096
Monthly£3,563£3,187+£376
Weekly£822£736+£86
Hourly£20.55£18.39+£2.16

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNatural and social science professionals n.e.c.Occupational therapists
10th (Entry)£27,760£23,638
25th£32,451£29,972
50th (Median)£42,751£38,248
75th£53,625£45,637
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. or a Occupational therapists?
A Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. is £42,751, whilst a Occupational therapists earns £38,248 — a difference of £4,503 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. and a Occupational therapists?
The difference is £4,503 per year. Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. or a Occupational therapists?
From a salary perspective, Natural and social science professionals 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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