Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades vs Pharmaceutical technicians Salary (2025)

How do Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades and Pharmaceutical technicians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades earns £6,450 more per year (22% higher)
vs

Pharmaceutical technicians

£29,184
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Forming, Welding and Related TradesPharmaceutical techniciansDifference
Median Annual£35,634£29,184+£6,450
Mean Annual£38,191£29,236+£8,955
Monthly£2,970£2,432+£538
Weekly£685£561+£124
Hourly£17.13£14.03+£3.10

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal Forming, Welding and Related TradesPharmaceutical technicians
10th (Entry)£25,589£17,402
25th£29,967£23,695
50th (Median)£35,634£29,184
75th£45,245£34,919
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades or a Pharmaceutical technicians?
A Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades earns more. The median salary for a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades is £35,634, whilst a Pharmaceutical technicians earns £29,184 — a difference of £6,450 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades and a Pharmaceutical technicians?
The difference is £6,450 per year. Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades or a Pharmaceutical technicians?
From a salary perspective, Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades 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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