Energy plant operatives vs Metal machining setters and setter-operators Salary (2025)

How do Energy plant operatives and Metal machining setters and setter-operators salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Energy plant operatives earns £10,034 more per year (27% higher)

Energy plant operatives

£46,597
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricEnergy plant operativesMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsDifference
Median Annual£46,597£36,563+£10,034
Mean Annual£52,102£38,478+£13,624
Monthly£3,883£3,047+£836
Weekly£896£703+£193
Hourly£22.40£17.58+£4.82
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Energy plant operatives or a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
A Energy plant operatives earns more. The median salary for a Energy plant operatives is £46,597, whilst a Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £36,563 — a difference of £10,034 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Energy plant operatives and a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
The difference is £10,034 per year. Energy plant operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Energy plant operatives or a Metal machining setters and setter-operators?
From a salary perspective, Energy plant 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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