SOC 3119 Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. Salary

Median salary £34,475 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £34,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c., £36,102 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -8.0% versus the national average. Experienced science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. (top 25%) earn over £45,179.

About this role

Science, engineering and production technicians not elsewhere classified provide technical support across diverse scientific and engineering fields. They conduct tests, maintain equipment, collect data and support professional scientists and engineers.

Key responsibilities

Conducting technical tests and measurements
Maintaining and calibrating specialist equipment
Collecting, recording and analysing data
Preparing samples, materials and technical documentation
Supporting research, development and production activities

Qualifications and entry routes

Typically requires BTEC, HNC/HND or degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline. Professional registration (RSciTech, EngTech) through relevant institutions is valued.

Career outlook

Steady demand across technical sectors. Laboratory automation and digital skills are increasingly important.

Key skills

Technical testing Equipment maintenance Data recording Health and safety Attention to detail

Common industries

Research institutions
Manufacturing
Environmental services
Energy
Pharmaceuticals

Data coverage

SOC code 3119

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 146,000

Median Salary

£34,475

Mean Salary

£36,795

Jobs (000s)

146k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P10: £20kP25: £27kMedian: £34kP75: £45kP90: £56k

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£20,295

0-2 years

Mid Level

£26,953

3-7 years

Senior

£45,179

8-15 years

Leadership

£55,707

15+ years

Potential career growth: +174% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +35.0%Real growth: -2.2%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 25.5%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£34,475

Full-time Only

£36,102

Full-time premium: +£1,627

Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. salary: common questions

How much do science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. earn in the UK?

Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. earn a median of £36,102 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £26,953 and £45,179.

Is £36,102 a good salary in the UK?

What is the starting salary for science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.?

Entry-level science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £26,953, and the lowest-paid 10% earn under £20,295.

How much do the highest-paid science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. earn?

The best-paid 10% of science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. earn over £55,707 a year, and the top 25% over £45,179 (ONS ASHE 2025).

Have science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. salaries kept up with inflation?

Since 2015, median science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. pay has risen from £26,243 to £36,102 — +38% in cash terms, or +0.0% after CPIH inflation. That is roughly in line with inflation over the period.

Is there a gender pay gap for science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.?

Male science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. earn a median £36,156 and female science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. £26,919 — a gap of +26% in 2025.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).