Metal making and treating process operatives vs Printing machine assistants Salary (2025)

How do Metal making and treating process operatives and Printing machine assistants salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal making and treating process operatives earns £4,493 more per year (15% higher)
vs

Printing machine assistants

£30,061
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal making and treating process operativesPrinting machine assistantsDifference
Median Annual£34,554£30,061+£4,493
Mean Annual£35,618£31,725+£3,893
Monthly£2,880£2,505+£375
Weekly£665£578+£87
Hourly£16.61£14.45+£2.16
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal making and treating process operatives or a Printing machine assistants?
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 Printing machine assistants earns £30,061 — a difference of £4,493 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal making and treating process operatives and a Printing machine assistants?
The difference is £4,493 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 Printing machine assistants?
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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