Engineering technicians vs Process operatives n.e.c. Salary (2025)

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

Engineering technicians earns £9,100 more per year (26% higher)

Engineering technicians

£43,607
per year
vs

Process operatives n.e.c.

£34,507
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricEngineering techniciansProcess operatives n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£43,607£34,507+£9,100
Mean Annual£46,649£35,321+£11,328
Monthly£3,634£2,876+£758
Weekly£839£664+£175
Hourly£20.96£16.59+£4.37

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileEngineering techniciansProcess operatives n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£27,024£24,076
25th£33,891£27,603
50th (Median)£43,607£34,507
75th£54,345£40,335
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Engineering technicians or a Process operatives n.e.c.?
A Engineering technicians earns more. The median salary for a Engineering technicians is £43,607, whilst a Process operatives n.e.c. earns £34,507 — a difference of £9,100 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Engineering technicians and a Process operatives n.e.c.?
The difference is £9,100 per year. Engineering technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Engineering technicians or a Process 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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