Metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations roles in the UK earn a median of £37,000 per year, equivalent to £18.81 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 2.1% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £34,000 in East to £43,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £37,058/yr (0% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£37,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£18.81
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+2.1%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£30,000 – £
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £43,500 |
| South East | £39,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £38,500 |
| Scotland | £37,500 |
| South West | £35,500 |
| North West | £35,500 |
| East Midlands | £35,500 |
| West Midlands | £35,500 |
| Wales | £35,000 |
| North East | £35,000 |
| East | £34,000 |
| UK | £37,000 |
Annual pay grew by +2.1% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations in the UK is £37,000 per year (about £18.81 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations earn between £30,000 and £ a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations pay rose by 2.1% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations is in London, at £43,500 per year.
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Metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations mark off, drill, shape, position, rivet and seal metal plates and girders to form structures and frameworks operate power hammers and presses to shape heated metal to requirements and to make and repair a variety of metal articles and make moulds and cores for casting metal and pour or inject molten metal into dies.
Entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades. Training is usually via apprenticeship including practical experience and technical training. NVQs at levels 2 and 3 are available.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.