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

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

Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades earns £6,752 more per year (20% higher)
vs

Printers

£33,035
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making TradesPrintersDifference
Median Annual£39,787£33,035+£6,752
Mean Annual£42,396£33,500+£8,896
Monthly£3,316£2,753+£563
Weekly£765£635+£130
Hourly£19.13£15.88+£3.25
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades or a Printers?
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 Printers earns £33,035 — a difference of £6,752 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades and a Printers?
The difference is £6,752 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 Printers?
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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