Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. Salary (2025)

How do Metal machining setters and setter-operators and Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. earns £6,188 more per year (17% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsNatural and social science professionals n.e.c.Difference
Median Annual£36,563£42,751-£6,188
Mean Annual£38,478£45,198-£6,720
Monthly£3,047£3,563-£516
Weekly£703£822-£119
Hourly£17.58£20.55-£2.97

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsNatural and social science professionals n.e.c.
10th (Entry)£26,038£27,760
25th£30,765£32,451
50th (Median)£36,563£42,751
75th£44,259£53,625
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.?
A Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. earns more. The median salary for a Metal machining setters and setter-operators is £36,563, whilst a Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. earns £42,751 — a difference of £6,188 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.?
The difference is £6,188 per year. Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.?
From a salary perspective, Natural and social science professionals n.e.c. 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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