Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. vs Water and sewerage plant operatives Salary (2025)

How do Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. and Water and sewerage plant operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Water and sewerage plant operatives earns £3,626 more per year (10% higher)
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Detailed Comparison

MetricScience, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.Water and sewerage plant operativesDifference
Median Annual£34,992£38,618-£3,626
Mean Annual£37,397£39,719-£2,322
Monthly£2,916£3,218-£302
Weekly£673£743-£70
Hourly£16.82£18.57-£1.75

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileScience, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.Water and sewerage plant operatives
10th (Entry)£22,145£25,323
25th£28,527£29,878
50th (Median)£34,992£38,618
75th£45,224£46,430
90th (Senior)£55,702£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. or a Water and sewerage plant operatives?
A Water and sewerage plant operatives earns more. The median salary for a Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. is £34,992, whilst a Water and sewerage plant operatives earns £38,618 — a difference of £3,626 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. and a Water and sewerage plant operatives?
The difference is £3,626 per year. Water and sewerage plant operatives is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. or a Water and sewerage plant operatives?
From a salary perspective, Water and sewerage plant 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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