Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Printing machine assistants Salary (2025)

How do Metal machining setters and setter-operators and Printing machine assistants salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £6,502 more per year (22% higher)
vs

Printing machine assistants

£30,061
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsPrinting machine assistantsDifference
Median Annual£36,563£30,061+£6,502
Mean Annual£38,478£31,725+£6,753
Monthly£3,047£2,505+£542
Weekly£703£578+£125
Hourly£17.58£14.45+£3.13
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Printing machine assistants?
A Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns more. The median salary for a Metal machining setters and setter-operators is £36,563, whilst a Printing machine assistants earns £30,061 — a difference of £6,502 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Printing machine assistants?
The difference is £6,502 per year. Metal machining setters and setter-operators is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Printing machine assistants?
From a salary perspective, Metal machining setters and setter-operators 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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