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

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

Metal making and treating process operatives earns £13,176 more per year (62% higher)
vs

Teaching assistants

£21,378
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal making and treating process operativesTeaching assistantsDifference
Median Annual£34,554£21,378+£13,176
Mean Annual£35,618£20,486+£15,132
Monthly£2,880£1,782+£1,098
Weekly£665£411+£254
Hourly£16.61£10.28+£6.33

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal making and treating process operativesTeaching assistants
10th (Entry)£23,371£9,434
25th£29,268£16,092
50th (Median)£34,554£21,378
75th£40,726£25,464
90th (Senior)£0£29,226
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal making and treating process operatives or a Teaching 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 Teaching assistants earns £21,378 — a difference of £13,176 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal making and treating process operatives and a Teaching assistants?
The difference is £13,176 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 Teaching 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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