Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants vs Physiotherapists Salary (2025)

How do Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants and Physiotherapists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Physiotherapists earns £20,773 more per year (111% higher)
vs

Physiotherapists

£39,542
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPharmacy and optical dispensing assistantsPhysiotherapistsDifference
Median Annual£18,769£39,542-£20,773
Mean Annual£18,320£39,688-£21,368
Monthly£1,564£3,295-£1,731
Weekly£361£760-£399
Hourly£9.02£19.01-£9.99

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePharmacy and optical dispensing assistantsPhysiotherapists
10th (Entry)£5,938£25,229
25th£12,440£31,329
50th (Median)£18,769£39,542
75th£24,775£48,606
90th (Senior)£27,645£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants or a Physiotherapists?
A Physiotherapists earns more. The median salary for a Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants is £18,769, whilst a Physiotherapists earns £39,542 — a difference of £20,773 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants and a Physiotherapists?
The difference is £20,773 per year. Physiotherapists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants or a Physiotherapists?
From a salary perspective, Physiotherapists 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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