Medical radiographers vs Metal making and treating process operatives Salary

How do Medical radiographers and Metal making and treating process operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Medical radiographers earns £8,093 more per year (23% higher)

Medical radiographers

£42,647
per year (gross)
Take-home: £34,225
vs

Metal making and treating process operatives

£34,554
per year (gross)
Take-home: £28,398

Detailed Comparison

MetricMedical radiographersMetal making and treating process operativesDifference
Median Annual£42,647£34,554+£8,093
Mean Annual£44,029£35,618+£8,411
Take-Home (Net)£34,225£28,398+£5,827
Monthly (Gross)£3,554£2,880+£674
Weekly (Gross)£820£665+£155
Hourly£20.50£16.61+£3.89

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMedical radiographersMetal making and treating process operatives
10th (Entry)£27,222£23,371
25th£34,554£29,268
50th (Median)£42,647£34,554
75th£53,083£40,726
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Medical radiographers or a Metal making and treating process operatives?
A Medical radiographers earns more. The median salary for a Medical radiographers is £42,647, whilst a Metal making and treating process operatives earns £34,554 — a difference of £8,093 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Medical radiographers and a Metal making and treating process operatives?
The difference is £8,093 per year. Medical radiographers is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Medical radiographers takes home approximately £34,225 per year, whilst a Metal making and treating process operatives takes home £28,398. The net difference is £5,827.
Should I become a Medical radiographers or a Metal making and treating process operatives?
From a salary perspective, Medical radiographers 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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