Average Metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
Worth noting that metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupationss in the East earned £33,893 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £37,035 — a difference of 8.5%. In practical terms, living costs in the East run 2.7% below average. That means £33,893 stretches to roughly £34,834 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Norwich is £28,457. By comparison, metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupationss earn 19.1% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £33,893 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £34,834 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations salary in areas near Norwich
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations salary in Norwich?
The median metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £33,893 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 plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations pay in Norwich compare to the UK average?
Metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations in the East earn 8.5% below the national median of £37,035. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations in the East earn £33,893, which is 19.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupationss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.