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

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

Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades earns £4,665 more per year (15% higher)
vs

Veterinary nurses

£30,969
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Forming, Welding and Related TradesVeterinary nursesDifference
Median Annual£35,634£30,969+£4,665
Mean Annual£38,191£30,217+£7,974
Monthly£2,970£2,581+£389
Weekly£685£596+£89
Hourly£17.13£14.89+£2.24

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal Forming, Welding and Related TradesVeterinary nurses
10th (Entry)£25,589£18,816
25th£29,967£26,617
50th (Median)£35,634£30,969
75th£45,245£34,804
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades or a Veterinary nurses?
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 Veterinary nurses earns £30,969 — a difference of £4,665 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Forming, Welding and Related Trades and a Veterinary nurses?
The difference is £4,665 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 Veterinary nurses?
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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