Average Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
The going rate for electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.s in the South West? £42,525 at the median in 2025. That compares to £48,171 nationally — a gap of 11.7% below. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £42,525 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £44,251. The all-jobs average in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. By comparison, electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.s earn 16.0% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £42,525 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £44,251 — 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.
Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. salary across UK regions
Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. 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 electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £42,525 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.s in the South West earn 11.7% below the national median of £48,171. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. 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. Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.s in the South West earn £42,525, which is 16.0% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for electrical and electronic trades n.e.c.s cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.