Optometrists vs Science, engineering and technology associate professionals Salary (2025)

How do Optometrists and Science, engineering and technology associate professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Optometrists earns £4,477 more per year (13% higher)

Optometrists

£40,001
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricOptometristsScience, engineering and technology associate professionalsDifference
Median Annual£40,001£35,524+£4,477
Mean Annual£45,710£38,488+£7,222
Monthly£3,333£2,960+£373
Weekly£769£683+£86
Hourly£19.23£17.08+£2.15
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Optometrists or a Science, engineering and technology associate professionals?
A Optometrists earns more. The median salary for a Optometrists is £40,001, whilst a Science, engineering and technology associate professionals earns £35,524 — a difference of £4,477 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Optometrists and a Science, engineering and technology associate professionals?
The difference is £4,477 per year. Optometrists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Optometrists or a Science, engineering and technology 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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