Metal making and treating process operatives vs Other Skilled Trades Salary (2025)

How do Metal making and treating process operatives and Other Skilled Trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal making and treating process operatives earns £5,302 more per year (18% higher)
vs

Other Skilled Trades

£29,252
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal making and treating process operativesOther Skilled TradesDifference
Median Annual£34,554£29,252+£5,302
Mean Annual£35,618£29,763+£5,855
Monthly£2,880£2,438+£442
Weekly£665£563+£102
Hourly£16.61£14.06+£2.55

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal making and treating process operativesOther Skilled Trades
10th (Entry)£23,371£13,008
25th£29,268£22,646
50th (Median)£34,554£29,252
75th£40,726£36,443
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal making and treating process operatives or a Other Skilled Trades?
A Metal making and treating process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Metal making and treating process operatives is £34,554, whilst a Other Skilled Trades earns £29,252 — a difference of £5,302 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal making and treating process operatives and a Other Skilled Trades?
The difference is £5,302 per year. Metal making and treating process operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal making and treating process operatives or a Other Skilled Trades?
From a salary perspective, Metal making and treating process operatives 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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