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

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

Specialist nurses earns £1,587 more per year (4% higher)
vs

Specialist nurses

£41,374
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making TradesSpecialist nursesDifference
Median Annual£39,787£41,374-£1,587
Mean Annual£42,396£41,118+£1,278
Monthly£3,316£3,448-£132
Weekly£765£796-£31
Hourly£19.13£19.89-£0.76

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making TradesSpecialist nurses
10th (Entry)£25,396£22,970
25th£31,198£32,686
50th (Median)£39,787£41,374
75th£50,583£49,195
90th (Senior)£63,827£56,751
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades or a Specialist nurses?
A Specialist nurses earns more. The median salary for a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades is £39,787, whilst a Specialist nurses earns £41,374 — a difference of £1,587 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades and a Specialist nurses?
The difference is £1,587 per year. Specialist nurses is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades or a Specialist nurses?
From a salary perspective, Specialist nurses 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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