Engineering technicians vs Textiles, printing and other skilled trades Salary (2025)

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

Engineering technicians earns £15,811 more per year (57% higher)

Engineering technicians

£43,607
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricEngineering techniciansTextiles, printing and other skilled tradesDifference
Median Annual£43,607£27,796+£15,811
Mean Annual£46,649£27,488+£19,161
Monthly£3,634£2,316+£1,318
Weekly£839£535+£304
Hourly£20.96£13.36+£7.60

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileEngineering techniciansTextiles, printing and other skilled trades
10th (Entry)£27,024£12,064
25th£33,891£20,001
50th (Median)£43,607£27,796
75th£54,345£34,000
90th (Senior)£0£41,144
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Engineering technicians or a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
A Engineering technicians earns more. The median salary for a Engineering technicians is £43,607, whilst a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades earns £27,796 — a difference of £15,811 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Engineering technicians and a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
The difference is £15,811 per year. Engineering technicians is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Engineering technicians or a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
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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