Construction Operatives vs Metal making and treating process operatives Salary (2025)

How do Construction Operatives and Metal making and treating process operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal making and treating process operatives earns £606 more per year (2% higher)

Construction Operatives

£33,948
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction OperativesMetal making and treating process operativesDifference
Median Annual£33,948£34,554-£606
Mean Annual£35,195£35,618-£423
Monthly£2,829£2,880-£51
Weekly£653£665-£12
Hourly£16.32£16.61-£0.29

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction OperativesMetal making and treating process operatives
10th (Entry)£17,089£23,371
25th£26,909£29,268
50th (Median)£33,948£34,554
75th£42,454£40,726
90th (Senior)£53,213£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction Operatives or a Metal making and treating process operatives?
A Metal making and treating process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Construction Operatives is £33,948, whilst a Metal making and treating process operatives earns £34,554 — a difference of £606 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction Operatives and a Metal making and treating process operatives?
The difference is £606 per year. Metal making and treating process operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction Operatives or a Metal making and treating process operatives?
From a salary perspective, Metal making and treating process 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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