CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Textiles, printing and other skilled trades Salary (2025)

How do CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and Textiles, printing and other skilled trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns £6,987 more per year (25% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansTextiles, printing and other skilled tradesDifference
Median Annual£34,783£27,796+£6,987
Mean Annual£36,338£27,488+£8,850
Monthly£2,899£2,316+£583
Weekly£669£535+£134
Hourly£16.72£13.36+£3.36

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansTextiles, printing and other skilled trades
10th (Entry)£24,973£12,064
25th£28,762£20,001
50th (Median)£34,783£27,796
75th£42,407£34,000
90th (Senior)£0£41,144
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
A CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades earns £27,796 — a difference of £6,987 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
The difference is £6,987 per year. CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
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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