Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Textiles and Garments Trades Salary (2025)

How do Metal machining setters and setter-operators and Textiles and Garments Trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £8,344 more per year (30% higher)
vs

Textiles and Garments Trades

£28,219
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsTextiles and Garments TradesDifference
Median Annual£36,563£28,219+£8,344
Mean Annual£38,478£28,094+£10,384
Monthly£3,047£2,352+£695
Weekly£703£543+£160
Hourly£17.58£13.57+£4.01
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Textiles and Garments Trades?
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 Textiles and Garments Trades earns £28,219 — a difference of £8,344 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Textiles and Garments Trades?
The difference is £8,344 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 Textiles and Garments Trades?
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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