Building and civil engineering technicians vs Energy plant operatives Salary (2025)

How do Building and civil engineering technicians and Energy plant operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Energy plant operatives earns £10,102 more per year (28% higher)
vs

Energy plant operatives

£46,597
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricBuilding and civil engineering techniciansEnergy plant operativesDifference
Median Annual£36,495£46,597-£10,102
Mean Annual£38,556£52,102-£13,546
Monthly£3,041£3,883-£842
Weekly£702£896-£194
Hourly£17.55£22.40-£4.85
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Building and civil engineering technicians or a Energy plant operatives?
A Energy plant operatives earns more. The median salary for a Building and civil engineering technicians is £36,495, whilst a Energy plant operatives earns £46,597 — a difference of £10,102 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Building and civil engineering technicians and a Energy plant operatives?
The difference is £10,102 per year. Energy plant operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Building and civil engineering technicians or a Energy plant operatives?
From a salary perspective, Energy plant operatives 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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