Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades vs Road construction operatives Salary (2025)

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

Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades earns £595 more per year (2% higher)
vs

Road construction operatives

£39,192
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making TradesRoad construction operativesDifference
Median Annual£39,787£39,192+£595
Mean Annual£42,396£41,645+£751
Monthly£3,316£3,266+£50
Weekly£765£754+£11
Hourly£19.13£18.84+£0.29

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making TradesRoad construction operatives
10th (Entry)£25,396£26,027
25th£31,198£32,195
50th (Median)£39,787£39,192
75th£50,583£47,160
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 Road construction operatives?
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 Road construction operatives earns £39,192 — a difference of £595 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades and a Road construction operatives?
The difference is £595 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 Road construction operatives?
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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