Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades vs Occupational therapists Salary (2025)

How do Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades and Occupational therapists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades earns £1,539 more per year (4% higher)
vs

Occupational therapists

£38,248
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making TradesOccupational therapistsDifference
Median Annual£39,787£38,248+£1,539
Mean Annual£42,396£38,102+£4,294
Monthly£3,316£3,187+£129
Weekly£765£736+£29
Hourly£19.13£18.39+£0.74

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making TradesOccupational therapists
10th (Entry)£25,396£23,638
25th£31,198£29,972
50th (Median)£39,787£38,248
75th£50,583£45,637
90th (Senior)£63,827£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades or a Occupational therapists?
A Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades earns more. The median salary for a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades is £39,787, whilst a Occupational therapists earns £38,248 — a difference of £1,539 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades and a Occupational therapists?
The difference is £1,539 per year. Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades or a Occupational therapists?
From a salary perspective, Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making 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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