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Average Dental nurses Salary in Birmingham

ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — West Midlands region

£23,472

+£857 (3.8% above) vs UK average

UK median: £22,615 · Hourly: £13.50

West Midlands vs all UK regions

London£20,540West Midlands£23,472South East£23,983

Mean annual: £22,616 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Birmingham compares

vs UK average for dental nursess +£857 (3.8% above)

vs Birmingham all-jobs average -£9,902 (29.7% below)

For dental nursess based in the West Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £23,472. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £22,615 — making this 3.8% above the norm. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £23,472 stretches to roughly £25,652 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in Birmingham is £33,374. By comparison, dental nursess earn 29.7% less than the typical worker locally.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £23,472 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £25,652 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average dental nurses salary in Birmingham?

The median dental nurses salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £23,472 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.

How does dental nurses pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?

Dental nurses in the West Midlands earn 3.8% above the national median of £22,615. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.

Is dental nurses a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Dental nurses in the West Midlands earn £23,472, which is 29.7% below the local average across all occupations.