Average Engineering technicians Salary in Exeter
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Exeter compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median engineering technicians salary in the South West reached £48,621, sitting 9.7% above the national median of £44,330. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £48,621 stretches to roughly £50,594 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Exeter is £30,138, so engineering technicianss sit 61.3% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £48,621 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £50,594 — 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.
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Engineering technicians salary in areas near Exeter
Salary data is by ONS region. Exeter 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 engineering technicians salary in Exeter?
The median engineering technicians salary in the South West (which includes Exeter) is £48,621 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does engineering technicians pay in Exeter compare to the UK average?
Engineering technicians in the South West earn 9.7% above the national median of £44,330. This makes the South West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is engineering technicians a well-paid job in Exeter compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Exeter is £30,138. Engineering technicians in the South West earn £48,621, which is 61.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for engineering technicianss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Exeter. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.