Metal working production and maintenance fitters vs Optometrists Salary (2025)

How do Metal working production and maintenance fitters and Optometrists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Metal working production and maintenance fitters earns £470 more per year (1% higher)
vs

Optometrists

£40,001
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMetal working production and maintenance fittersOptometristsDifference
Median Annual£40,471£40,001+£470
Mean Annual£43,195£45,710-£2,515
Monthly£3,373£3,333+£40
Weekly£778£769+£9
Hourly£19.46£19.23+£0.23
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Metal working production and maintenance fitters or a Optometrists?
A Metal working production and maintenance fitters earns more. The median salary for a Metal working production and maintenance fitters is £40,471, whilst a Optometrists earns £40,001 — a difference of £470 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Metal working production and maintenance fitters and a Optometrists?
The difference is £470 per year. Metal working production and maintenance fitters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Metal working production and maintenance fitters or a Optometrists?
From a salary perspective, Metal working production and maintenance fitters 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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