Optometrists vs Planning, process and production technicians Salary (2025)

How do Optometrists and Planning, process and production technicians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Optometrists earns £2,593 more per year (7% higher)

Optometrists

£40,001
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricOptometristsPlanning, process and production techniciansDifference
Median Annual£40,001£37,408+£2,593
Mean Annual£45,710£40,575+£5,135
Monthly£3,333£3,117+£216
Weekly£769£719+£50
Hourly£19.23£17.98+£1.25
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Optometrists or a Planning, process and production technicians?
A Optometrists earns more. The median salary for a Optometrists is £40,001, whilst a Planning, process and production technicians earns £37,408 — a difference of £2,593 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Optometrists and a Planning, process and production technicians?
The difference is £2,593 per year. Optometrists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Optometrists or a Planning, process and production technicians?
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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