Construction and building trades n.e.c. vs Metal machining setters and setter-operators Salary (2025)

How do Construction and building trades n.e.c. and Metal machining setters and setter-operators salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £564 more per year (2% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction and building trades n.e.c.Metal machining setters and setter-operatorsDifference
Median Annual£35,999£36,563-£564
Mean Annual£39,756£38,478+£1,278
Monthly£3,000£3,047-£47
Weekly£692£703-£11
Hourly£17.31£17.58-£0.27

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction and building trades n.e.c.Metal machining setters and setter-operators
10th (Entry)£20,522£26,038
25th£28,391£30,765
50th (Median)£35,999£36,563
75th£45,522£44,259
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction and building trades n.e.c. or a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
A Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns more. The median salary for a Construction and building trades n.e.c. is £35,999, whilst a Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £36,563 — a difference of £564 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction and building trades n.e.c. and a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
The difference is £564 per year. Metal machining setters and setter-operators is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction and building trades n.e.c. or a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
From a salary perspective, Metal machining setters and setter-operators 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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