Average Midwifery nurses Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
For midwifery nursess based in the South West, 2025 brought a median salary of £32,171. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £39,327 — making this 18.2% below the norm. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £32,171 stretches to roughly £33,477 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652, so midwifery nursess sit 12.2% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £32,171 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £33,477 — 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.
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Midwifery nurses 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 midwifery nurses salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median midwifery nurses salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £32,171 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does midwifery nurses pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Midwifery nurses in the South West earn 18.2% below the national median of £39,327. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is midwifery nurses 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. Midwifery nurses in the South West earn £32,171, which is 12.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for midwifery nursess cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.