Metal Working Machine Operatives vs Paramedics Salary (2025)

How do Metal Working Machine Operatives and Paramedics salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Paramedics earns £16,760 more per year (52% higher)
vs

Paramedics

£49,169
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Working Machine OperativesParamedicsDifference
Median Annual£32,409£49,169-£16,760
Mean Annual£35,404£49,357-£13,953
Monthly£2,701£4,097-£1,396
Weekly£623£946-£323
Hourly£15.58£23.64-£8.06

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal Working Machine OperativesParamedics
10th (Entry)£25,813£30,677
25th£27,629£38,770
50th (Median)£32,409£49,169
75th£40,466£59,136
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Working Machine Operatives or a Paramedics?
A Paramedics earns more. The median salary for a Metal Working Machine Operatives is £32,409, whilst a Paramedics earns £49,169 — a difference of £16,760 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Working Machine Operatives and a Paramedics?
The difference is £16,760 per year. Paramedics is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal Working Machine Operatives or a Paramedics?
From a salary perspective, Paramedics 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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