Average Boat and ship builders and repairers Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
In 2025, boat and ship builders and repairerss working in the South West took home a median salary of £32,720 — that's 0.4% above the national average of £32,600. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £32,720 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £34,048. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652, so boat and ship builders and repairerss sit 10.7% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £32,720 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £34,048 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
Boat and ship builders and repairers salary across UK regions
Boat and ship builders and repairers salary in areas near Bristol, City of UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bristol, City of UA is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average boat and ship builders and repairers salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median boat and ship builders and repairers salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £32,720 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does boat and ship builders and repairers pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Boat and ship builders and repairers in the South West earn 0.4% above the national median of £32,600. This makes the South West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is boat and ship builders and repairers a well-paid job in Bristol, City of UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. Boat and ship builders and repairers in the South West earn £32,720, which is 10.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for boat and ship builders and repairerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.