Average Metal making and treating process operatives Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
A metal making and treating process operatives working in the East Midlands could expect a median salary of £25,747 in 2025 — 19.3% below the national figure of £31,893. In practical terms, living costs in the East Midlands run 8.2% below average. That means £25,747 stretches to roughly £28,047 in real spending power. Compared to the Nottingham UA average across all roles (£29,144), metal making and treating process operativess take home 11.7% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £25,747 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,047 — 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 making and treating process operatives 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 making and treating process operatives salary in Nottingham UA?
The median metal making and treating process operatives salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £25,747 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 making and treating process operatives pay in Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Metal making and treating process operatives in the East Midlands earn 19.3% below the national median of £31,893. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is metal making and treating process operatives a well-paid job in Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Metal making and treating process operatives in the East Midlands earn £25,747, which is 11.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for metal making and treating process operativess cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.