Social workers vs Veterinary nurses Salary (2025)

How do Social workers and Veterinary nurses salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Social workers earns £11,740 more per year (38% higher)

Social workers

£42,709
per year
vs

Veterinary nurses

£30,969
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricSocial workersVeterinary nursesDifference
Median Annual£42,709£30,969+£11,740
Mean Annual£41,994£30,217+£11,777
Monthly£3,559£2,581+£978
Weekly£821£596+£225
Hourly£20.53£14.89+£5.64

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileSocial workersVeterinary nurses
10th (Entry)£25,798£18,816
25th£36,474£26,617
50th (Median)£42,709£30,969
75th£48,804£34,804
90th (Senior)£53,902£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Social workers or a Veterinary nurses?
A Social workers earns more. The median salary for a Social workers is £42,709, whilst a Veterinary nurses earns £30,969 — a difference of £11,740 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Social workers and a Veterinary nurses?
The difference is £11,740 per year. Social workers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Social workers or a Veterinary nurses?
From a salary perspective, Social workers 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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