CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians vs Water and sewerage plant operatives Salary (2025)

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

Water and sewerage plant operatives earns £3,835 more per year (11% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansWater and sewerage plant operativesDifference
Median Annual£34,783£38,618-£3,835
Mean Annual£36,338£39,719-£3,381
Monthly£2,899£3,218-£319
Weekly£669£743-£74
Hourly£16.72£18.57-£1.85

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCAD, Drawing and Architectural TechniciansWater and sewerage plant operatives
10th (Entry)£24,973£25,323
25th£28,762£29,878
50th (Median)£34,783£38,618
75th£42,407£46,430
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Water and sewerage plant operatives?
A Water and sewerage plant operatives earns more. The median salary for a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians is £34,783, whilst a Water and sewerage plant operatives earns £38,618 — a difference of £3,835 per year.
What is the salary difference between a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians and a Water and sewerage plant operatives?
The difference is £3,835 per year. Water and sewerage plant operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a CAD, Drawing and Architectural Technicians or a Water and sewerage plant operatives?
From a salary perspective, Water and sewerage plant 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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