CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Chemical and related process operatives Salary (2025)

How do CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and Chemical and related process operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns £668 more per year (2% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansChemical and related process operativesDifference
Median Annual£34,783£34,115+£668
Mean Annual£36,338£36,531-£193
Monthly£2,899£2,843+£56
Weekly£669£656+£13
Hourly£16.72£16.40+£0.32

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansChemical and related process operatives
10th (Entry)£24,973£24,979
25th£28,762£28,318
50th (Median)£34,783£34,115
75th£42,407£41,389
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Chemical and related process operatives?
A CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Chemical and related process operatives earns £34,115 — a difference of £668 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Chemical and related process operatives?
The difference is £668 per year. CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Chemical and related process operatives?
From a salary perspective, CAD, Drawing and Architectural 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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