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

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

Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades earns £6,063 more per year (18% higher)
vs

Speech and language therapists

£33,724
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making TradesSpeech and language therapistsDifference
Median Annual£39,787£33,724+£6,063
Mean Annual£42,396£34,976+£7,420
Monthly£3,316£2,810+£506
Weekly£765£649+£116
Hourly£19.13£16.21+£2.92

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making TradesSpeech and language therapists
10th (Entry)£25,396£17,986
25th£31,198£27,692
50th (Median)£39,787£33,724
75th£50,583£43,268
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 Speech and language 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 Speech and language therapists earns £33,724 — a difference of £6,063 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Machining, Fitting and Instrument Making Trades and a Speech and language therapists?
The difference is £6,063 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 Speech and language 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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