Optometrists vs Stock control clerks and assistants Salary (2025)

How do Optometrists and Stock control clerks and assistants salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Optometrists earns £10,342 more per year (35% higher)

Optometrists

£40,001
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricOptometristsStock control clerks and assistantsDifference
Median Annual£40,001£29,659+£10,342
Mean Annual£45,710£31,011+£14,699
Monthly£3,333£2,472+£861
Weekly£769£570+£199
Hourly£19.23£14.26+£4.97
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Optometrists or a Stock control clerks and assistants?
A Optometrists earns more. The median salary for a Optometrists is £40,001, whilst a Stock control clerks and assistants earns £29,659 — a difference of £10,342 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Optometrists and a Stock control clerks and assistants?
The difference is £10,342 per year. Optometrists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Optometrists or a Stock control clerks and assistants?
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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