Pipe fitters vs Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out Salary (2025)

How do Pipe fitters and Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Pipe fitters earns £3,282 more per year (8% higher)

Pipe fitters

£43,377
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricPipe fittersTool makers, tool fitters and markers-outDifference
Median Annual£43,377£40,095+£3,282
Mean Annual£44,619£40,126+£4,493
Monthly£3,615£3,341+£274
Weekly£834£771+£63
Hourly£20.85£19.28+£1.57
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Pipe fitters or a Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out?
A Pipe fitters earns more. The median salary for a Pipe fitters is £43,377, whilst a Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out earns £40,095 — a difference of £3,282 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Pipe fitters and a Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out?
The difference is £3,282 per year. Pipe fitters is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Pipe fitters or a Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out?
From a salary perspective, Pipe 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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