Optometrists vs Process operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

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

Optometrists earns £5,494 more per year (16% higher)

Optometrists

£40,001
per year
vs

Process operatives n.e.c.

£34,507
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricOptometristsProcess operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£40,001£34,507+£5,494
Mean Annual£45,710£35,321+£10,389
Monthly£3,333£2,876+£457
Weekly£769£664+£105
Hourly£19.23£16.59+£2.64
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Optometrists or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
A Optometrists earns more. The median salary for a Optometrists is £40,001, whilst a Process operatives n.e.c. earns £34,507 — a difference of £5,494 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Optometrists and a Process operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £5,494 per year. Optometrists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Optometrists or a Process operatives 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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