Metal making and treating process operatives vs Textiles, printing and other skilled trades Salary (2025)

How do Metal making and treating process operatives and Textiles, printing and other skilled trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal making and treating process operatives earns £6,758 more per year (24% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal making and treating process operativesTextiles, printing and other skilled tradesDifference
Median Annual£34,554£27,796+£6,758
Mean Annual£35,618£27,488+£8,130
Monthly£2,880£2,316+£564
Weekly£665£535+£130
Hourly£16.61£13.36+£3.25

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal making and treating process operativesTextiles, printing and other skilled trades
10th (Entry)£23,371£12,064
25th£29,268£20,001
50th (Median)£34,554£27,796
75th£40,726£34,000
90th (Senior)£0£41,144
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal making and treating process operatives or a Textiles, printing and 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 Textiles, printing and other skilled trades earns £27,796 — a difference of £6,758 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal making and treating process operatives and a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
The difference is £6,758 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 Textiles, printing and 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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