CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Rail transport operatives Salary (2025)

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

Rail transport operatives earns £18,117 more per year (52% higher)
vs

Rail transport operatives

£52,900
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansRail transport operativesDifference
Median Annual£34,783£52,900-£18,117
Mean Annual£36,338£56,897-£20,559
Monthly£2,899£4,408-£1,509
Weekly£669£1,017-£348
Hourly£16.72£25.43-£8.71

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansRail transport operatives
10th (Entry)£24,973£31,605
25th£28,762£43,810
50th (Median)£34,783£52,900
75th£42,407£72,066
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Rail transport operatives?
A Rail transport operatives earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Rail transport operatives earns £52,900 — a difference of £18,117 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Rail transport operatives?
The difference is £18,117 per year. Rail transport operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Rail transport operatives?
From a salary perspective, Rail transport operatives 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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