CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Metal machining setters and setter-operators Salary (2025)

How do CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and Metal machining setters and setter-operators salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £1,780 more per year (5% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsDifference
Median Annual£34,783£36,563-£1,780
Mean Annual£36,338£38,478-£2,140
Monthly£2,899£3,047-£148
Weekly£669£703-£34
Hourly£16.72£17.58-£0.86

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansMetal machining setters and setter-operators
10th (Entry)£24,973£26,038
25th£28,762£30,765
50th (Median)£34,783£36,563
75th£42,407£44,259
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
A Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £36,563 — a difference of £1,780 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
The difference is £1,780 per year. Metal machining setters and setter-operators is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
From a salary perspective, Metal machining setters and setter-operators 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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