Chemical and related process operatives vs Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals Salary (2025)

How do Chemical and related process operatives and Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Chemical and related process operatives earns £10,237 more per year (43% higher)

Chemical and related process operatives

£34,115

per year

Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals

£23,878

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Chemical and related process operatives	Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals	Difference
Median Annual	£34,115	£23,878	+£10,237
Mean Annual	£36,531	£23,131	+£13,400
Monthly	£2,843	£1,990	+£853
Weekly	£656	£459	+£197
Hourly	£16.40	£11.48	+£4.92

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Chemical and related process operatives	Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
10th (Entry)	£24,979	£11,287
25th	£28,318	£17,334
50th (Median)	£34,115	£23,878
75th	£41,389	£28,010
90th (Senior)	£0	£33,082

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chemical and related process operatives or a Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals?

A Chemical and related process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Chemical and related process operatives is £34,115, whilst a Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals earns £23,878 — a difference of £10,237 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Chemical and related process operatives and a Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals?

The difference is £10,237 per year. Chemical and related process operatives is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Chemical and related process operatives or a Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals?

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