Analytical textile technologist | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Analytical textile technologists produce technical textiles for industries like automotive, aerospace and healthcare.

  • Conduct research on the structures and properties of materials, such as metals, alloys, polymers, and ceramics, to obtain information that could be used to develop new products or enhance existing ones.  
  • Prepare reports, manuscripts, proposals, and technical manuals for use by other scientists and requestors, such as sponsors and customers.  
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Analytical textile technologists typically work around 39 to 41 hours per week.

As a Analytical textile technologist you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
21,647 GBP *
per year
18,000 GBP
30,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Analytical textile technologist

  • 23,309 GBP
  • 19,333 GBP
Average salary for full-time Analytical textile technologist

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Salary over time for Analytical textile technologist

Salary for this role has increased over time
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Future outlook for Analytical textile technologists

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0% yearly wage growth (on average)
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56% chance of automation in the future

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Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Analytical textile technologist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 35% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
  • 33% of people in this role have a Doctoral degree
  • 19% of people in this role have a Master's degree

You'll need: 

  • maths knowledge
  • knowledge of engineering science and technology
  • knowledge of chemistry
  • knowledge of physics
  • analytical thinking skills
  • complex problem-solving skills
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • the ability to come up with new ways of doing things
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Analytical textile technologist

Manufacturing Engineering

Things to highlight for your Analytical textile technologist interview

Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Innovation Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

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