Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Textiles, printing and other skilled trades Salary (2025)

How do Metal machining setters and setter-operators and Textiles, printing and other skilled trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £8,767 more per year (32% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsTextiles, printing and other skilled tradesDifference
Median Annual£36,563£27,796+£8,767
Mean Annual£38,478£27,488+£10,990
Monthly£3,047£2,316+£731
Weekly£703£535+£168
Hourly£17.58£13.36+£4.22

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsTextiles, printing and other skilled trades
10th (Entry)£26,038£12,064
25th£30,765£20,001
50th (Median)£36,563£27,796
75th£44,259£34,000
90th (Senior)£0£41,144
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Textiles, printing and other skilled 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, printing and other skilled trades earns £27,796 — a difference of £8,767 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
The difference is £8,767 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, printing and other skilled 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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