CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Printing machine assistants Salary (2025)

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

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns £4,722 more per year (16% higher)
vs

Printing machine assistants

£30,061
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansPrinting machine assistantsDifference
Median Annual£34,783£30,061+£4,722
Mean Annual£36,338£31,725+£4,613
Monthly£2,899£2,505+£394
Weekly£669£578+£91
Hourly£16.72£14.45+£2.27
Advertisement

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Printing machine assistants?
A CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Printing machine assistants earns £30,061 — a difference of £4,722 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Printing machine assistants?
The difference is £4,722 per year. CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Printing machine assistants?
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.

More Comparisons