CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. earns £2,807 more per year (8% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansMobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£34,783£37,590-£2,807
Mean Annual£36,338£40,032-£3,694
Monthly£2,899£3,133-£234
Weekly£669£723-£54
Hourly£16.72£18.07-£1.35

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansMobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£24,973£26,450
25th£28,762£30,280
50th (Median)£34,783£37,590
75th£42,407£46,205
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.?
A Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. earns £37,590 — a difference of £2,807 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £2,807 per year. Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c. 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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