CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Process, plant and machine operatives Salary (2025)

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

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns £1,612 more per year (5% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansProcess, plant and machine operativesDifference
Median Annual£34,783£33,171+£1,612
Mean Annual£36,338£34,903+£1,435
Monthly£2,899£2,764+£135
Weekly£669£638+£31
Hourly£16.72£15.95+£0.77

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansProcess, plant and machine operatives
10th (Entry)£24,973£17,094
25th£28,762£26,372
50th (Median)£34,783£33,171
75th£42,407£42,276
90th (Senior)£0£52,540
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Process, plant and 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 Process, plant and machine operatives earns £33,171 — a difference of £1,612 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Process, plant and machine operatives?
The difference is £1,612 per year. CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Process, plant and 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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