Science, engineering and technology associate professionals vs Welding trades Salary (2025)

How do Science, engineering and technology associate professionals and Welding trades salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Welding trades earns £58 more per year (0% higher)
vs

Welding trades

£35,582
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricScience, engineering and technology associate professionalsWelding tradesDifference
Median Annual£35,524£35,582-£58
Mean Annual£38,488£37,877+£611
Monthly£2,960£2,965-£5
Weekly£683£684-£1
Hourly£17.08£17.11-£0.03

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileScience, engineering and technology associate professionalsWelding trades
10th (Entry)£24,175£24,483
25th£28,490£29,325
50th (Median)£35,524£35,582
75th£45,360£45,339
90th (Senior)£56,485£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Science, engineering and technology associate professionals or a Welding trades?
A Welding trades earns more. The median salary for a Science, engineering and technology associate professionals is £35,524, whilst a Welding trades earns £35,582 — a difference of £58 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Science, engineering and technology associate professionals and a Welding trades?
The difference is £58 per year. Welding trades is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Science, engineering and technology associate professionals 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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