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

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

Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades earns £2,599 more per year (8% higher)
vs

Printers

£33,035
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Forming, Welding and Related TradesPrintersDifference
Median Annual£35,634£33,035+£2,599
Mean Annual£38,191£33,500+£4,691
Monthly£2,970£2,753+£217
Weekly£685£635+£50
Hourly£17.13£15.88+£1.25
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades or a Printers?
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 Printers earns £33,035 — a difference of £2,599 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades and a Printers?
The difference is £2,599 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 Printers?
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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