Precision instrument makers and repairers vs Veterinary nurses Salary

How do Precision instrument makers and repairers and Veterinary nurses salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Precision instrument makers and repairers earns £7,253 more per year (23% higher)

Precision instrument makers and repairers

£38,222
per year (gross)
Take-home: £31,039
vs

Veterinary nurses

£30,969
per year (gross)
Take-home: £25,817

Detailed Comparison

MetricPrecision instrument makers and repairersVeterinary nursesDifference
Median Annual£38,222£30,969+£7,253
Mean Annual£42,240£30,217+£12,023
Take-Home (Net)£31,039£25,817+£5,222
Monthly (Gross)£3,185£2,581+£604
Weekly (Gross)£735£596+£139
Hourly£18.38£14.89+£3.49

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Precision instrument makers and repairers or a Veterinary nurses?
A Precision instrument makers and repairers earns more. The median salary for a Precision instrument makers and repairers is £38,222, whilst a Veterinary nurses earns £30,969 — a difference of £7,253 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Precision instrument makers and repairers and a Veterinary nurses?
The difference is £7,253 per year. Precision instrument makers and repairers is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Precision instrument makers and repairers takes home approximately £31,039 per year, whilst a Veterinary nurses takes home £25,817. The net difference is £5,222.
Should I become a Precision instrument makers and repairers or a Veterinary nurses?
From a salary perspective, Precision instrument makers and repairers 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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