Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters vs Occupational therapists Salary (2025)

How do Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters and Occupational therapists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns £3,084 more per year (8% higher)
vs

Occupational therapists

£38,248
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersOccupational therapistsDifference
Median Annual£41,332£38,248+£3,084
Mean Annual£43,544£38,102+£5,442
Monthly£3,444£3,187+£257
Weekly£795£736+£59
Hourly£19.87£18.39+£1.48

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNewspaper and periodical journalists and reportersOccupational therapists
10th (Entry)£25,099£23,638
25th£31,240£29,972
50th (Median)£41,332£38,248
75th£53,291£45,637
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters or a Occupational therapists?
A Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters earns more. The median salary for a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters is £41,332, whilst a Occupational therapists earns £38,248 — a difference of £3,084 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters and a Occupational therapists?
The difference is £3,084 per year. Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters or a Occupational therapists?
From a salary perspective, Newspaper and periodical journalists and reporters 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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