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

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

Metal making and treating process operatives earns £5,651 more per year (20% higher)
vs

Printing Trades

£28,903
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal making and treating process operativesPrinting TradesDifference
Median Annual£34,554£28,903+£5,651
Mean Annual£35,618£32,727+£2,891
Monthly£2,880£2,409+£471
Weekly£665£556+£109
Hourly£16.61£13.90+£2.71

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal making and treating process operativesPrinting Trades
10th (Entry)£23,371£18,957
25th£29,268£24,332
50th (Median)£34,554£28,903
75th£40,726£37,909
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal making and treating process operatives or a Printing 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 Printing Trades earns £28,903 — a difference of £5,651 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal making and treating process operatives and a Printing Trades?
The difference is £5,651 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 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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