Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) Salary — UK & US Data (2025)

ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) · BLS OES May 2025
£31,041
UK median (annual)
£32,854
UK mean (annual)
40,000
UK jobs in occupation
$48,220
US median (annual)

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UK Salary Overview

The median salary for a assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) in the UK is £31,041 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings data for 2025 (provisional). There are approximately 40,000 jobs in this occupation across the UK. If you're heading into a pay review or a new offer, a good salary negotiation guide can help you land nearer the top of these ranges.

UK Salary Percentiles

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PercentileAnnual (gross)Notes
25th£25,744Early career
50th (median)£31,041Typical pay
75th£39,438Experienced

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UK Regional Breakdown

RegionMedian salaryvs national
Wales £36,804 +18.6%
North East £36,191 +16.6%
South East £29,344 -5.5%
Scotland £28,269 -8.9%
East £28,109 -9.4%
West Midlands £27,493 -11.4%
North West £26,746 -13.8%

Regions without published data for this occupation are omitted (ONS suppresses small samples).

US Salary Overview

In the United States, the equivalent occupation (Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers, SOC 51-2021) has a national median wage of $48,220 per year according to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). Around 13,000 people are employed in this occupation in the US. Figures are shown in local currency and are not converted.

US Top States by Median Salary

StateMedian salaryMean salary
Washington $73,920 $90,950
Louisiana $61,480 $62,170
Iowa $59,780 $59,980
Georgia $59,180 $57,350
Virginia $56,230 $55,550
Alabama $55,880 $53,630
Maryland $54,180 $53,300
Kentucky $53,490 $50,750
Minnesota $52,820 $55,450
New York $52,280 $54,500

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Salary data is sourced from ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) and BLS OES May 2025. Figures represent gross pay before tax. This page is for reference only and does not constitute financial or careers advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) in the UK?

The UK median is £31,041 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) data. The mean is £32,854.

How does the US salary compare?

The equivalent US occupation (Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers) has a national median of $48,220 per year (BLS OES May 2025). Figures are in local currency and not converted.

Data: ONS ASHE Table 14/15, 2025 provisional · BLS OES, May 2025 · Page built 2026-07-18