CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Paper and wood machine operatives Salary (2025)

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

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns £4,279 more per year (14% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansPaper and wood machine operativesDifference
Median Annual£34,783£30,504+£4,279
Mean Annual£36,338£31,835+£4,503
Monthly£2,899£2,542+£357
Weekly£669£587+£82
Hourly£16.72£14.67+£2.05

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansPaper and wood machine operatives
10th (Entry)£24,973£19,761
25th£28,762£26,304
50th (Median)£34,783£30,504
75th£42,407£35,315
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Paper and wood machine operatives?
A CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Paper and wood machine operatives earns £30,504 — a difference of £4,279 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Paper and wood machine operatives?
The difference is £4,279 per year. CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Paper and wood machine 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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