Plant and Machine Operatives vs Specialist nurses Salary (2025)

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

Specialist nurses earns £7,431 more per year (22% higher)

Plant and Machine Operatives

£33,943
per year
vs

Specialist nurses

£41,374
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricPlant and Machine OperativesSpecialist nursesDifference
Median Annual£33,943£41,374-£7,431
Mean Annual£36,343£41,118-£4,775
Monthly£2,829£3,448-£619
Weekly£653£796-£143
Hourly£16.32£19.89-£3.57

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePlant and Machine OperativesSpecialist nurses
10th (Entry)£24,081£22,970
25th£27,885£32,686
50th (Median)£33,943£41,374
75th£40,998£49,195
90th (Senior)£0£56,751
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Plant and Machine Operatives or a Specialist nurses?
A Specialist nurses earns more. The median salary for a Plant and Machine Operatives is £33,943, whilst a Specialist nurses earns £41,374 — a difference of £7,431 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Plant and Machine Operatives and a Specialist nurses?
The difference is £7,431 per year. Specialist nurses is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Plant and Machine Operatives or a Specialist nurses?
From a salary perspective, Specialist nurses 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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