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

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

Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades earns £6,731 more per year (23% higher)
vs

Printing Trades

£28,903
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Forming, Welding and Related TradesPrinting TradesDifference
Median Annual£35,634£28,903+£6,731
Mean Annual£38,191£32,727+£5,464
Monthly£2,970£2,409+£561
Weekly£685£556+£129
Hourly£17.13£13.90+£3.23

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal Forming, Welding and Related TradesPrinting Trades
10th (Entry)£25,589£18,957
25th£29,967£24,332
50th (Median)£35,634£28,903
75th£45,245£37,909
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades or a Printing Trades?
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 Printing Trades earns £28,903 — a difference of £6,731 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades and a Printing Trades?
The difference is £6,731 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 Printing Trades?
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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