Average Sheet metal workers Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
In practical terms, a sheet metal workers in the South West earned a median of £26,949 during 2025, which works out to 15.6% below the UK-wide median of £31,920. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £26,949 has an effective purchasing power closer to £28,043. The all-jobs average in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. By comparison, sheet metal workerss earn 26.5% 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 £26,949 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,043 — 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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Sheet metal workers 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 sheet metal workers salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median sheet metal workers salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £26,949 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does sheet metal workers pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Sheet metal workers in the South West earn 15.6% below the national median of £31,920. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is sheet metal workers 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. Sheet metal workers in the South West earn £26,949, which is 26.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for sheet metal workerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.