Average Metal machining setters and setter-operators Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
For metal machining setters and setter-operatorss based in the South West, 2025 brought a median salary of £36,938. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £35,394 — making this 4.4% above the norm. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £36,938 has an effective purchasing power closer to £38,437. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652, so metal machining setters and setter-operatorss sit 0.8% 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 £36,938 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,437 — 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.
Metal machining setters and setter-operators salary across UK regions
Metal machining setters and setter-operators 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 metal machining setters and setter-operators salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median metal machining setters and setter-operators salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £36,938 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does metal machining setters and setter-operators pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Metal machining setters and setter-operators in the South West earn 4.4% above the national median of £35,394. This makes the South West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is metal machining setters and setter-operators 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. Metal machining setters and setter-operators in the South West earn £36,938, which is 0.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for metal machining setters and setter-operatorss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.