Construction Operatives vs Textiles, printing and other skilled trades Salary (2025)

How do Construction Operatives and Textiles, printing and other skilled trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Construction Operatives earns £6,152 more per year (22% higher)

Construction Operatives

£33,948
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricConstruction OperativesTextiles, printing and other skilled tradesDifference
Median Annual£33,948£27,796+£6,152
Mean Annual£35,195£27,488+£7,707
Monthly£2,829£2,316+£513
Weekly£653£535+£118
Hourly£16.32£13.36+£2.96

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileConstruction OperativesTextiles, printing and other skilled trades
10th (Entry)£17,089£12,064
25th£26,909£20,001
50th (Median)£33,948£27,796
75th£42,454£34,000
90th (Senior)£53,213£41,144
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Construction Operatives or a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
A Construction Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Construction Operatives is £33,948, whilst a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades earns £27,796 — a difference of £6,152 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Construction Operatives and a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
The difference is £6,152 per year. Construction Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Construction Operatives or a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
From a salary perspective, Construction 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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