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

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

Pharmaceutical technicians earns £1,388 more per year (5% higher)

Pharmaceutical technicians

£29,184
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricPharmaceutical techniciansTextiles, printing and other skilled tradesDifference
Median Annual£29,184£27,796+£1,388
Mean Annual£29,236£27,488+£1,748
Monthly£2,432£2,316+£116
Weekly£561£535+£26
Hourly£14.03£13.36+£0.67

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePharmaceutical techniciansTextiles, printing and other skilled trades
10th (Entry)£17,402£12,064
25th£23,695£20,001
50th (Median)£29,184£27,796
75th£34,919£34,000
90th (Senior)£0£41,144
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Pharmaceutical technicians or a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
A Pharmaceutical technicians earns more. The median salary for a Pharmaceutical technicians is £29,184, whilst a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades earns £27,796 — a difference of £1,388 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Pharmaceutical technicians and a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
The difference is £1,388 per year. Pharmaceutical technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Pharmaceutical technicians or a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
From a salary perspective, Pharmaceutical technicians 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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