Medical and dental technicians vs Process, plant and machine operatives Salary (2025)

How do Medical and dental technicians and Process, plant and machine operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Process, plant and machine operatives earns £3,590 more per year (12% higher)

Medical and dental technicians

£29,581
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricMedical and dental techniciansProcess, plant and machine operativesDifference
Median Annual£29,581£33,171-£3,590
Mean Annual£30,901£34,903-£4,002
Monthly£2,465£2,764-£299
Weekly£569£638-£69
Hourly£14.22£15.95-£1.73

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMedical and dental techniciansProcess, plant and machine operatives
10th (Entry)£17,898£17,094
25th£24,890£26,372
50th (Median)£29,581£33,171
75th£37,210£42,276
90th (Senior)£0£52,540
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Medical and dental technicians or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
A Process, plant and machine operatives earns more. The median salary for a Medical and dental technicians is £29,581, whilst a Process, plant and machine operatives earns £33,171 — a difference of £3,590 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Medical and dental technicians and a Process, plant and machine operatives?
The difference is £3,590 per year. Process, plant and machine operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Medical and dental technicians or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
From a salary perspective, Process, plant and machine 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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