Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Scaffolders, stagers and riggers Salary (2025)

How do Metal machining setters and setter-operators and Scaffolders, stagers and riggers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns £3,610 more per year (10% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsScaffolders, stagers and riggersDifference
Median Annual£36,563£40,173-£3,610
Mean Annual£38,478£44,327-£5,849
Monthly£3,047£3,348-£301
Weekly£703£773-£70
Hourly£17.58£19.31-£1.73

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsScaffolders, stagers and riggers
10th (Entry)£26,038£24,895
25th£30,765£33,129
50th (Median)£36,563£40,173
75th£44,259£54,977
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
A Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns more. The median salary for a Metal machining setters and setter-operators is £36,563, whilst a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns £40,173 — a difference of £3,610 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
The difference is £3,610 per year. Scaffolders, stagers and riggers is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
From a salary perspective, Scaffolders, stagers and riggers 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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