Optometrists vs Public Services Associate Professionals Salary (2025)

How do Optometrists and Public Services Associate Professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Optometrists earns £2,019 more per year (5% higher)

Optometrists

£40,001
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricOptometristsPublic Services Associate ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£40,001£37,982+£2,019
Mean Annual£45,710£38,801+£6,909
Monthly£3,333£3,165+£168
Weekly£769£730+£39
Hourly£19.23£18.26+£0.97
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Optometrists or a Public Services Associate Professionals?
A Optometrists earns more. The median salary for a Optometrists is £40,001, whilst a Public Services Associate Professionals earns £37,982 — a difference of £2,019 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Optometrists and a Public Services Associate Professionals?
The difference is £2,019 per year. Optometrists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Optometrists or a Public Services Associate Professionals?
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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