Average Paper and wood machine operatives Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
A paper and wood machine operatives working in the South West could expect a median salary of £31,862 in 2025 — 7.5% above the national figure of £29,640. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £31,862 has an effective purchasing power closer to £33,155. Compared to the Bristol, City of UA average across all roles (£36,652), paper and wood machine operativess take home 13.1% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £31,862 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £33,155 — 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.
Paper and wood machine operatives salary across UK regions
Paper and wood machine operatives 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 paper and wood machine operatives salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median paper and wood machine operatives salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £31,862 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does paper and wood machine operatives pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Paper and wood machine operatives in the South West earn 7.5% above the national median of £29,640. This makes the South West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is paper and wood machine operatives 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. Paper and wood machine operatives in the South West earn £31,862, which is 13.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for paper and wood machine operativess cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.