Paramedics vs Scaffolders, stagers and riggers Salary (2025)

How do Paramedics and Scaffolders, stagers and riggers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Paramedics earns £8,996 more per year (22% higher)

Paramedics

£49,169
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricParamedicsScaffolders, stagers and riggersDifference
Median Annual£49,169£40,173+£8,996
Mean Annual£49,357£44,327+£5,030
Monthly£4,097£3,348+£749
Weekly£946£773+£173
Hourly£23.64£19.31+£4.33

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileParamedicsScaffolders, stagers and riggers
10th (Entry)£30,677£24,895
25th£38,770£33,129
50th (Median)£49,169£40,173
75th£59,136£54,977
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Paramedics or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
A Paramedics earns more. The median salary for a Paramedics is £49,169, whilst a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns £40,173 — a difference of £8,996 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Paramedics and a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
The difference is £8,996 per year. Paramedics is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Paramedics or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
From a salary perspective, Paramedics 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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