Metal Working Machine Operatives vs Specialist nurses Salary (2025)

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

Specialist nurses earns £8,965 more per year (28% higher)
vs

Specialist nurses

£41,374
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Working Machine OperativesSpecialist nursesDifference
Median Annual£32,409£41,374-£8,965
Mean Annual£35,404£41,118-£5,714
Monthly£2,701£3,448-£747
Weekly£623£796-£173
Hourly£15.58£19.89-£4.31

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal Working Machine OperativesSpecialist nurses
10th (Entry)£25,813£22,970
25th£27,629£32,686
50th (Median)£32,409£41,374
75th£40,466£49,195
90th (Senior)£0£56,751
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Working Machine Operatives or a Specialist nurses?
A Specialist nurses earns more. The median salary for a Metal Working Machine Operatives is £32,409, whilst a Specialist nurses earns £41,374 — a difference of £8,965 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Working Machine Operatives and a Specialist nurses?
The difference is £8,965 per year. Specialist nurses is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal Working Machine Operatives or a Specialist nurses?
From a salary perspective, Specialist nurses 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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