Science, Engineering and Production Technicians vs Welding trades Salary (2025)

How do Science, Engineering and Production Technicians and Welding trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Welding trades earns £84 more per year (0% higher)
vs

Welding trades

£35,582
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricScience, Engineering and Production TechniciansWelding tradesDifference
Median Annual£35,498£35,582-£84
Mean Annual£38,629£37,877+£752
Monthly£2,958£2,965-£7
Weekly£683£684-£1
Hourly£17.07£17.11-£0.04

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileScience, Engineering and Production TechniciansWelding trades
10th (Entry)£24,003£24,483
25th£28,365£29,325
50th (Median)£35,498£35,582
75th£46,091£45,339
90th (Senior)£57,951£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Science, Engineering and Production Technicians or a Welding trades?
A Welding trades earns more. The median salary for a Science, Engineering and Production Technicians is £35,498, whilst a Welding trades earns £35,582 — a difference of £84 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Science, Engineering and Production Technicians and a Welding trades?
The difference is £84 per year. Welding trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Science, Engineering and Production Technicians or a Welding trades?
From a salary perspective, Welding trades 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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