Optometrists vs Other skilled trades n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Optometrists and Other skilled trades n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Optometrists earns £10,540 more per year (36% higher)

Optometrists

£40,001
per year
vs

Other skilled trades n.e.c.

£29,461
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricOptometristsOther skilled trades n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£40,001£29,461+£10,540
Mean Annual£45,710£29,769+£15,941
Monthly£3,333£2,455+£878
Weekly£769£567+£202
Hourly£19.23£14.16+£5.07
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Optometrists or a Other skilled trades n.e.c.?
A Optometrists earns more. The median salary for a Optometrists is £40,001, whilst a Other skilled trades n.e.c. earns £29,461 — a difference of £10,540 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Optometrists and a Other skilled trades n.e.c.?
The difference is £10,540 per year. Optometrists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Optometrists or a Other skilled trades n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Optometrists 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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