Metal machining setters and setter-operators vs Veterinary nurses Salary (2025)

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

Metal machining setters and setter-operators earns £5,594 more per year (18% higher)
vs

Veterinary nurses

£30,969
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsVeterinary nursesDifference
Median Annual£36,563£30,969+£5,594
Mean Annual£38,478£30,217+£8,261
Monthly£3,047£2,581+£466
Weekly£703£596+£107
Hourly£17.58£14.89+£2.69

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal machining setters and setter-operatorsVeterinary nurses
10th (Entry)£26,038£18,816
25th£30,765£26,617
50th (Median)£36,563£30,969
75th£44,259£34,804
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal machining setters and setter-operators or a Veterinary nurses?
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 Veterinary nurses earns £30,969 — a difference of £5,594 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal machining setters and setter-operators and a Veterinary nurses?
The difference is £5,594 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 Veterinary nurses?
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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