Plant and Machine Operatives vs Plasterers Salary (2025)

How do Plant and Machine Operatives and Plasterers salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Plant and Machine Operatives earns £344 more per year (1% higher)

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year
vs

Plasterers

£33,599
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPlant and Machine OperativesPlasterersDifference
Median Annual£33,943£33,599+£344
Mean Annual£36,343£34,762+£1,581
Monthly£2,829£2,800+£29
Weekly£653£646+£7
Hourly£16.32£16.15+£0.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Plant and Machine Operatives or a Plasterers?
A Plant and Machine Operatives earns more. The median salary for a Plant and Machine Operatives is £33,943, whilst a Plasterers earns £33,599 — a difference of £344 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Plant and Machine Operatives and a Plasterers?
The difference is £344 per year. Plant and Machine Operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Plant and Machine Operatives or a Plasterers?
From a salary perspective, Plant and Machine Operatives 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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