Plastics process operatives vs Textiles, printing and other skilled trades Salary (2025)

How do Plastics process operatives and Textiles, printing and other skilled trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Plastics process operatives earns £2,975 more per year (11% higher)

Plastics process operatives

£30,771
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricPlastics process operativesTextiles, printing and other skilled tradesDifference
Median Annual£30,771£27,796+£2,975
Mean Annual£32,425£27,488+£4,937
Monthly£2,564£2,316+£248
Weekly£592£535+£57
Hourly£14.79£13.36+£1.43

Salary Range Comparison

PercentilePlastics process operativesTextiles, printing and other skilled trades
10th (Entry)£21,352£12,064
25th£26,419£20,001
50th (Median)£30,771£27,796
75th£38,034£34,000
90th (Senior)£0£41,144
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Plastics process operatives or a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
A Plastics process operatives earns more. The median salary for a Plastics process operatives is £30,771, whilst a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades earns £27,796 — a difference of £2,975 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Plastics process operatives and a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
The difference is £2,975 per year. Plastics process operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Plastics process operatives or a Textiles, printing and other skilled trades?
From a salary perspective, Plastics process 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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