Chemical and related process operatives vs Midwifery nurses Salary (2025)

How do Chemical and related process operatives and Midwifery nurses salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Midwifery nurses earns £3,376 more per year (10% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Midwifery nurses

£37,491

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Midwifery nurses	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£37,491	-£3,376
Mean Annual	£36,531	£38,707	-£2,176
Monthly	£2,843	£3,124	-£281
Weekly	£656	£721	-£65
Hourly	£16.40	£18.02	-£1.62

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Midwifery nurses
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£19,766
25th	£28,318	£29,430
50th (Median)	£34,115	£37,491
75th	£41,389	£48,585
90th (Senior)	£0	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Midwifery nurses?

A Midwifery nurses earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Midwifery nurses earns £37,491 — a difference of £3,376 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Midwifery nurses?

The difference is £3,376 per year. Midwifery nurses is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Midwifery nurses?

From a salary perspective, Midwifery nurses offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.