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Science Technician Salary in Blackburn

How much does a science technician earn in Blackburn?

Average base salary in Blackburn

£26,125 per year

per year in Blackburn · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£26,125 per year£33,250 per year

Science Technician pay is typically set on school support-staff scales and varies by responsibility, contract type and location. Science Technician pay in Blackburn is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for science technicians near Blackburn

Compare average science technician pay in Blackburn and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage science technician salaryJobs
Blackburn This location£26,125 per yearView jobs
Bishop Auckland£26,125 per yearView jobs
Bishop's Stortford£26,125 per yearView jobs
Bishopbriggs£26,125 per yearView jobs
Blackpool£26,125 per yearView jobs
Blackwood£26,125 per yearView jobs
Blaenau Gwent£26,125 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Science Technician get paid in Blackburn?

Frequently asked questions about science technician pay in Blackburn

How much does a science technician earn in Blackburn?

The average salary for a science technician in Blackburn is £26,125 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £33,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Blackburn a well-paid area for science technicians?

Blackburn tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for science technicians. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire science technicians in Blackburn?

Live science technician openings in Blackburn rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a science technician in Blackburn increase their salary?

Science Technicians in Blackburn typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between science technician pay in Blackburn and nationally?

Nationally the average is £27,500 per year. In Blackburn it's £26,125 per year — a discount of £1,375 per year versus the UK average.

Science Technician jobs in Blackburn

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