Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians Salary (2025)

How do Metal machining setters and setter-operators and Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £543 more per year (2% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsVehicle technicians, mechanics and electriciansDifference
Median Annual£36,563£36,020+£543
Mean Annual£38,478£37,757+£721
Monthly£3,047£3,002+£45
Weekly£703£693+£10
Hourly£17.58£17.32+£0.26

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsVehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians
10th (Entry)£26,038£22,964
25th£30,765£29,101
50th (Median)£36,563£36,020
75th£44,259£44,896
90th (Senior)£0£54,674
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians?
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 Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians earns £36,020 — a difference of £543 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians?
The difference is £543 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 Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians?
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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