Optometrists vs Textiles, printing and other skilled trades Salary (2025)

How do Optometrists and Textiles, printing and other skilled trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Optometrists earns £12,205 more per year (44% higher)

Optometrists

£40,001
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricOptometristsTextiles, printing and other skilled tradesDifference
Median Annual£40,001£27,796+£12,205
Mean Annual£45,710£27,488+£18,222
Monthly£3,333£2,316+£1,017
Weekly£769£535+£234
Hourly£19.23£13.36+£5.87
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Optometrists or a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
A Optometrists earns more. The median salary for a Optometrists is £40,001, whilst a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades earns £27,796 — a difference of £12,205 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Optometrists and a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
The difference is £12,205 per year. Optometrists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Optometrists or a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
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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