Average Building and civil engineering technicians Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median building and civil engineering technicians salary in the East reached £51,160, sitting 38.6% above the national median of £36,912. This is particularly notable with infrastructure investment driving steady demand for qualified engineers. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £51,160 stretches to roughly £52,580 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457, so building and civil engineering technicianss sit 79.8% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £51,160 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £52,580 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average building and civil engineering technicians salary in Norwich?
The median building and civil engineering technicians salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £51,160 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does building and civil engineering technicians pay in Norwich compare to the UK average?
Building and civil engineering technicians in the East earn 38.6% above the national median of £36,912. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is building and civil engineering technicians a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Building and civil engineering technicians in the East earn £51,160, which is 79.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for building and civil engineering technicianss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.