Occupational therapists vs Process, plant and machine operatives Salary (2025)

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

Occupational therapists earns £5,077 more per year (15% higher)

Occupational therapists

£38,248
per year
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Detailed Comparison

MetricOccupational therapistsProcess, plant and machine operativesDifference
Median Annual£38,248£33,171+£5,077
Mean Annual£38,102£34,903+£3,199
Monthly£3,187£2,764+£423
Weekly£736£638+£98
Hourly£18.39£15.95+£2.44

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileOccupational therapistsProcess, plant and machine operatives
10th (Entry)£23,638£17,094
25th£29,972£26,372
50th (Median)£38,248£33,171
75th£45,637£42,276
90th (Senior)£0£52,540
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Occupational therapists or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
A Occupational therapists earns more. The median salary for a Occupational therapists is £38,248, whilst a Process, plant and machine operatives earns £33,171 — a difference of £5,077 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Occupational therapists and a Process, plant and machine operatives?
The difference is £5,077 per year. Occupational therapists is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Occupational therapists or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
From a salary perspective, Occupational therapists 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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