Metal making and treating process operatives vs Veterinary nurses Salary (2025)

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

Metal making and treating process operatives earns £3,585 more per year (12% higher)
vs

Veterinary nurses

£30,969
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal making and treating process operativesVeterinary nursesDifference
Median Annual£34,554£30,969+£3,585
Mean Annual£35,618£30,217+£5,401
Monthly£2,880£2,581+£299
Weekly£665£596+£69
Hourly£16.61£14.89+£1.72

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal making and treating process operativesVeterinary nurses
10th (Entry)£23,371£18,816
25th£29,268£26,617
50th (Median)£34,554£30,969
75th£40,726£34,804
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal making and treating process operatives or a Veterinary nurses?
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 Veterinary nurses earns £30,969 — a difference of £3,585 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal making and treating process operatives and a Veterinary nurses?
The difference is £3,585 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 Veterinary nurses?
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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