Metal Working Machine Operatives vs Textiles, printing and other skilled trades Salary (2025)

How do Metal Working Machine Operatives and Textiles, printing and other skilled trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal Working Machine Operatives earns £4,613 more per year (17% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal Working Machine OperativesTextiles, printing and other skilled tradesDifference
Median Annual£32,409£27,796+£4,613
Mean Annual£35,404£27,488+£7,916
Monthly£2,701£2,316+£385
Weekly£623£535+£88
Hourly£15.58£13.36+£2.22

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMetal Working Machine OperativesTextiles, printing and other skilled trades
10th (Entry)£25,813£12,064
25th£27,629£20,001
50th (Median)£32,409£27,796
75th£40,466£34,000
90th (Senior)£0£41,144
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal Working Machine Operatives or a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
A Metal Working Machine Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Metal Working Machine Operatives is £32,409, whilst a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades earns £27,796 — a difference of £4,613 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal Working Machine Operatives and a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
The difference is £4,613 per year. Metal Working Machine Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal Working Machine Operatives or a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
From a salary perspective, Metal Working Machine 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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