Nursing Professionals vs Process, plant and machine operatives Salary (2025)

How do Nursing Professionals and Process, plant and machine operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Nursing Professionals earns £4,983 more per year (15% higher)

Nursing Professionals

£38,154
per year
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Detailed Comparison

MetricNursing ProfessionalsProcess, plant and machine operativesDifference
Median Annual£38,154£33,171+£4,983
Mean Annual£37,935£34,903+£3,032
Monthly£3,180£2,764+£416
Weekly£734£638+£96
Hourly£18.34£15.95+£2.39

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileNursing ProfessionalsProcess, plant and machine operatives
10th (Entry)£15,863£17,094
25th£28,469£26,372
50th (Median)£38,154£33,171
75th£47,766£42,276
90th (Senior)£56,631£52,540
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Nursing Professionals or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
A Nursing Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Nursing Professionals is £38,154, whilst a Process, plant and machine operatives earns £33,171 — a difference of £4,983 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Nursing Professionals and a Process, plant and machine operatives?
The difference is £4,983 per year. Nursing Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Nursing Professionals or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
From a salary perspective, Nursing Professionals 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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