Average Mining and quarry workers and related operatives Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
The going rate for mining and quarry workers and related operativess in the East? £34,952 at the median in 2025. That compares to £38,301 nationally — a gap of 8.7% below. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £34,952 has an effective purchasing power closer to £35,922. The all-jobs average in Norwich is £28,457. By comparison, mining and quarry workers and related operativess earn 22.8% 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 £34,952 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £35,922 — 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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Mining and quarry workers and related operatives salary in areas near Norwich
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average mining and quarry workers and related operatives salary in Norwich?
The median mining and quarry workers and related operatives salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £34,952 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does mining and quarry workers and related operatives pay in Norwich compare to the UK average?
Mining and quarry workers and related operatives in the East earn 8.7% below the national median of £38,301. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is mining and quarry workers and related operatives a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Mining and quarry workers and related operatives in the East earn £34,952, which is 22.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for mining and quarry workers and related operativess cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.