Optometrists vs Waiters and waitresses Salary (2025)

How do Optometrists and Waiters and waitresses salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Optometrists earns £29,873 more per year (295% higher)

Optometrists

£40,001
per year
vs

Waiters and waitresses

£10,128
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricOptometristsWaiters and waitressesDifference
Median Annual£40,001£10,128+£29,873
Mean Annual£45,710£12,121+£33,589
Monthly£3,333£844+£2,489
Weekly£769£195+£574
Hourly£19.23£4.87+£14.36
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Optometrists or a Waiters and waitresses?
A Optometrists earns more. The median salary for a Optometrists is £40,001, whilst a Waiters and waitresses earns £10,128 — a difference of £29,873 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Optometrists and a Waiters and waitresses?
The difference is £29,873 per year. Optometrists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Optometrists or a Waiters and waitresses?
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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