Process, plant and machine operatives vs Veterinary nurses Salary (2025)

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

Process, plant and machine operatives earns £2,202 more per year (7% higher)
vs

Veterinary nurses

£30,969
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricProcess, plant and machine operativesVeterinary nursesDifference
Median Annual£33,171£30,969+£2,202
Mean Annual£34,903£30,217+£4,686
Monthly£2,764£2,581+£183
Weekly£638£596+£42
Hourly£15.95£14.89+£1.06

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileProcess, plant and machine operativesVeterinary nurses
10th (Entry)£17,094£18,816
25th£26,372£26,617
50th (Median)£33,171£30,969
75th£42,276£34,804
90th (Senior)£52,540£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Process, plant and machine operatives or a Veterinary nurses?
A Process, plant and machine operatives earns more. The median salary for a Process, plant and machine operatives is £33,171, whilst a Veterinary nurses earns £30,969 — a difference of £2,202 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Process, plant and machine operatives and a Veterinary nurses?
The difference is £2,202 per year. Process, plant and machine operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Process, plant and machine operatives or a Veterinary nurses?
From a salary perspective, Process, 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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