Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Speech and language therapists Salary (2025)

How do Metal machining setters and setter-operators and Speech and language therapists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £2,839 more per year (8% higher)
vs

Speech and language therapists

£33,724
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsSpeech and language therapistsDifference
Median Annual£36,563£33,724+£2,839
Mean Annual£38,478£34,976+£3,502
Monthly£3,047£2,810+£237
Weekly£703£649+£54
Hourly£17.58£16.21+£1.37

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsSpeech and language therapists
10th (Entry)£26,038£17,986
25th£30,765£27,692
50th (Median)£36,563£33,724
75th£44,259£43,268
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Speech and language therapists?
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 Speech and language therapists earns £33,724 — a difference of £2,839 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Speech and language therapists?
The difference is £2,839 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 Speech and language therapists?
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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