Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades vs Physiotherapists Salary

How do Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades and Physiotherapists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Physiotherapists earns £3,908 more per year (11% higher)

Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades

£35,634
per year (gross)
Take-home: £29,176
vs

Physiotherapists

£39,542
per year (gross)
Take-home: £31,990

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Forming, Welding and Related TradesPhysiotherapistsDifference
Median Annual£35,634£39,542-£3,908
Mean Annual£38,191£39,688-£1,497
Take-Home (Net)£29,176£31,990-£2,814
Monthly (Gross)£2,970£3,295-£325
Weekly (Gross)£685£760-£75
Hourly£17.13£19.01-£1.88

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal Forming, Welding and Related TradesPhysiotherapists
10th (Entry)£25,589£25,229
25th£29,967£31,329
50th (Median)£35,634£39,542
75th£45,245£48,606
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades or a Physiotherapists?
A Physiotherapists earns more. The median salary for a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades is £35,634, whilst a Physiotherapists earns £39,542 — a difference of £3,908 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades and a Physiotherapists?
The difference is £3,908 per year. Physiotherapists is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades takes home approximately £29,176 per year, whilst a Physiotherapists takes home £31,990. The net difference is £2,814.
Should I become a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades or a Physiotherapists?
From a salary perspective, Physiotherapists 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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