Engineering technicians vs Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Engineering technicians and Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Engineering technicians earns £10,937 more per year (33% higher)

Engineering technicians

£43,607
per year
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Detailed Comparison

MetricEngineering techniciansPlant and machine operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£43,607£32,670+£10,937
Mean Annual£46,649£33,093+£13,556
Monthly£3,634£2,723+£911
Weekly£839£628+£211
Hourly£20.96£15.71+£5.25
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Engineering technicians or a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
A Engineering technicians earns more. The median salary for a Engineering technicians is £43,607, whilst a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c. earns £32,670 — a difference of £10,937 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Engineering technicians and a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £10,937 per year. Engineering technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Engineering technicians or a Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Engineering technicians 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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