Midwifery nurses vs Welding trades Salary (2025)

How do Midwifery nurses and Welding trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Midwifery nurses earns £1,909 more per year (5% higher)

Midwifery nurses

£37,491
per year
vs

Welding trades

£35,582
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMidwifery nursesWelding tradesDifference
Median Annual£37,491£35,582+£1,909
Mean Annual£38,707£37,877+£830
Monthly£3,124£2,965+£159
Weekly£721£684+£37
Hourly£18.02£17.11+£0.91

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileMidwifery nursesWelding trades
10th (Entry)£19,766£24,483
25th£29,430£29,325
50th (Median)£37,491£35,582
75th£48,585£45,339
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Midwifery nurses or a Welding trades?
A Midwifery nurses earns more. The median salary for a Midwifery nurses is £37,491, whilst a Welding trades earns £35,582 — a difference of £1,909 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Midwifery nurses and a Welding trades?
The difference is £1,909 per year. Midwifery nurses is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Midwifery nurses or a Welding trades?
From a salary perspective, Midwifery 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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