Optometrists vs Science, Engineering and Production Technicians Salary (2025)

How do Optometrists and Science, Engineering and Production Technicians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Optometrists earns £4,503 more per year (13% higher)

Optometrists

£40,001
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricOptometristsScience, Engineering and Production TechniciansDifference
Median Annual£40,001£35,498+£4,503
Mean Annual£45,710£38,629+£7,081
Monthly£3,333£2,958+£375
Weekly£769£683+£86
Hourly£19.23£17.07+£2.16
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Optometrists or a Science, Engineering and Production Technicians?
A Optometrists earns more. The median salary for a Optometrists is £40,001, whilst a Science, Engineering and Production Technicians earns £35,498 — a difference of £4,503 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Optometrists and a Science, Engineering and Production Technicians?
The difference is £4,503 per year. Optometrists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Optometrists or a Science, Engineering 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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