Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Occupational therapists Salary

How do Metal machining setters and setter-operators and Occupational therapists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Occupational therapists earns £1,685 more per year (5% higher)

Metal machining setters and setter-operators

£36,563
per year (gross)
Take-home: £29,845
vs

Occupational therapists

£38,248
per year (gross)
Take-home: £31,058

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsOccupational therapistsDifference
Median Annual£36,563£38,248-£1,685
Mean Annual£38,478£38,102+£376
Take-Home (Net)£29,845£31,058-£1,213
Monthly (Gross)£3,047£3,187-£140
Weekly (Gross)£703£736-£33
Hourly£17.58£18.39-£0.81

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsOccupational therapists
10th (Entry)£26,038£23,638
25th£30,765£29,972
50th (Median)£36,563£38,248
75th£44,259£45,637
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Occupational therapists?
A Occupational therapists earns more. The median salary for a Metal machining setters and setter-operators is £36,563, whilst a Occupational therapists earns £38,248 — a difference of £1,685 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Occupational therapists?
The difference is £1,685 per year. Occupational therapists is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators takes home approximately £29,845 per year, whilst a Occupational therapists takes home £31,058. The net difference is £1,213.
Should I become a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Occupational therapists?
From a salary perspective, Occupational therapists 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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