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SOC 2219 Health professionals

Health professionals n.e.c. Salary

Median salary £38,033 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

About this role

Health professionals not elsewhere classified work in specialist health roles that don't fall under other specific SOC codes. This includes audiologists, orthoptists, speech and language therapists, dietitians, prosthetists and other allied health professionals.

Key responsibilities

  • Assessing, diagnosing and treating patients within their specialism
  • Developing and implementing treatment or management plans
  • Working as part of multidisciplinary healthcare teams
  • Maintaining clinical records and contributing to clinical governance
  • Providing patient education and self-management support

Qualifications and entry routes

Requires an approved degree in the relevant profession and registration with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council). Specialist roles require additional postgraduate training.

Career outlook

Most allied health professions face workforce shortages. Growing demand driven by ageing population, long-term condition management and rehabilitation needs.

Key skills

Clinical specialism Patient assessment Multidisciplinary working Communication Evidence-based practice

Common industries

  • NHS
  • Private healthcare
  • Community health
  • Schools and education
  • Rehabilitation services

Data coverage

SOC code 2219
Data source ONS ASHE
Years available 2015–2025
Estimated jobs 91,000

Median Salary

£38,033

Mean Salary

£39,315

Jobs (000s)

91k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £30,107Median: £38,033P75: £47,056
P10: £21kP25: £30kMedian: £38kP75: £47kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£20,940

0-2 years

Mid Level

£30,107

3-7 years

Senior

£47,056

8-15 years

Potential career growth: +125% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Nominal growth: +26.1%Real growth: -8.7%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 20.4%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£38,033

Full-time Only

£42,079

Full-time premium: +£4,046