Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives vs Physical scientists Salary (2025)

How do Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives and Physical scientists salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Physical scientists earns £13,107 more per year (36% higher)
vs

Physical scientists

£49,534
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricMobile Machine Drivers and OperativesPhysical scientistsDifference
Median Annual£36,427£49,534-£13,107
Mean Annual£39,213£56,902-£17,689
Monthly£3,036£4,128-£1,092
Weekly£701£953-£252
Hourly£17.51£23.81-£6.30
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives or a Physical scientists?
A Physical scientists earns more. The median salary for a Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives is £36,427, whilst a Physical scientists earns £49,534 — a difference of £13,107 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives and a Physical scientists?
The difference is £13,107 per year. Physical scientists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Mobile Machine Drivers and Operatives or a Physical scientists?
From a salary perspective, Physical scientists 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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