Mechanical engineers vs Textiles, printing and other skilled trades Salary (2025)

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

Mechanical engineers earns £22,203 more per year (80% higher)

Mechanical engineers

£49,999
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricMechanical engineersTextiles, printing and other skilled tradesDifference
Median Annual£49,999£27,796+£22,203
Mean Annual£53,850£27,488+£26,362
Monthly£4,167£2,316+£1,851
Weekly£962£535+£427
Hourly£24.04£13.36+£10.68

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMechanical engineersTextiles, printing and other skilled trades
10th (Entry)£31,219£12,064
25th£40,001£20,001
50th (Median)£49,999£27,796
75th£62,548£34,000
90th (Senior)£0£41,144
Advertisement

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Mechanical engineers or a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
A Mechanical engineers earns more. The median salary for a Mechanical engineers is £49,999, whilst a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades earns £27,796 — a difference of £22,203 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Mechanical engineers and a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
The difference is £22,203 per year. Mechanical engineers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Mechanical engineers or a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
From a salary perspective, Mechanical engineers offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

More Comparisons