Building and civil engineering technicians vs Construction operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Building and civil engineering technicians and Construction operatives n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Building and civil engineering technicians earns £5,761 more per year (19% higher)
vs

Construction operatives n.e.c.

£30,734
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBuilding and civil engineering techniciansConstruction operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£36,495£30,734+£5,761
Mean Annual£38,556£31,371+£7,185
Monthly£3,041£2,561+£480
Weekly£702£591+£111
Hourly£17.55£14.78+£2.77
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Building and civil engineering technicians or a Construction operatives n.e.c.?
A Building and civil engineering technicians earns more. The median salary for a Building and civil engineering technicians is £36,495, whilst a Construction operatives n.e.c. earns £30,734 — a difference of £5,761 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Building and civil engineering technicians and a Construction operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £5,761 per year. Building and civil engineering technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Building and civil engineering technicians or a Construction operatives n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Building and civil engineering technicians 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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