Average Dental nurses Salary in Norwich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Norwich compares
The median pay for dental nursess in the East stood at £22,098 in 2025, placing them 2.3% below the UK-wide figure of £22,615. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average, so a salary of £22,098 has an effective purchasing power closer to £22,711. The all-jobs average in Norwich is £28,457. By comparison, dental nursess earn 22.3% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £22,098 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £22,711 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. Norwich is in the East region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average dental nurses salary in Norwich?
The median dental nurses salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £22,098 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 Norwich compare to the UK average?
Dental nurses in the East earn 2.3% below the national median of £22,615. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is dental nurses a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Dental nurses in the East earn £22,098, which is 22.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for dental nursess cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Norwich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.