Average Metal working production and maintenance fitters Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
A metal working production and maintenance fitters working in the South West could expect a median salary of £33,932 in 2025 — 15.2% below the national figure of £40,002. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £33,932 stretches to roughly £35,309 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. By comparison, metal working production and maintenance fitterss earn 7.4% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £33,932 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £35,309 — 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 working production and maintenance fitters salary across UK regions
Metal working production and maintenance fitters 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 working production and maintenance fitters salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median metal working production and maintenance fitters salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £33,932 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 working production and maintenance fitters pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Metal working production and maintenance fitters in the South West earn 15.2% below the national median of £40,002. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is metal working production and maintenance fitters 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 working production and maintenance fitters in the South West earn £33,932, which is 7.4% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for metal working production and maintenance fitterss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.