Process, plant and machine operatives vs Therapy Professionals Salary (2025)

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

Therapy Professionals earns £4,785 more per year (14% higher)
vs

Therapy Professionals

£37,956
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricProcess, plant and machine operativesTherapy ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£33,171£37,956-£4,785
Mean Annual£34,903£39,333-£4,430
Monthly£2,764£3,163-£399
Weekly£638£730-£92
Hourly£15.95£18.25-£2.30

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileProcess, plant and machine operativesTherapy Professionals
10th (Entry)£17,094£23,027
25th£26,372£29,972
50th (Median)£33,171£37,956
75th£42,276£48,392
90th (Senior)£52,540£56,636
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Process, plant and machine operatives or a Therapy Professionals?
A Therapy Professionals earns more. The median salary for a Process, plant and machine operatives is £33,171, whilst a Therapy Professionals earns £37,956 — a difference of £4,785 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Process, plant and machine operatives and a Therapy Professionals?
The difference is £4,785 per year. Therapy Professionals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Process, plant and machine operatives or a Therapy Professionals?
From a salary perspective, Therapy Professionals 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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