Average Metal machining setters and setter-operators Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
A metal machining setters and setter-operators working in the East Midlands could expect a median salary of £35,387 in 2025 — 0.0% below the national figure of £35,394. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £35,387 has an effective purchasing power closer to £38,548. The all-jobs average in Nottingham UA is £29,144. By comparison, metal machining setters and setter-operatorss earn 21.4% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £35,387 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £38,548 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
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Metal machining setters and setter-operators salary in areas near Nottingham UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Nottingham UA is in the East Midlands 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 Nottingham UA?
The median metal machining setters and setter-operators salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £35,387 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 Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Metal machining setters and setter-operators in the East Midlands earn 0.0% below the national median of £35,394. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is metal machining setters and setter-operators a well-paid job in Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Metal machining setters and setter-operators in the East Midlands earn £35,387, which is 21.4% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for metal machining setters and setter-operatorss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.