Average Dispensing opticians Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
If you're a dispensing opticians in the South West, the typical salary in 2025 was £27,265. That's 1.4% below what dispensing opticianss earn nationally (£27,645). Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £27,265 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £28,371. Compared to the Bristol, City of UA average across all roles (£36,652), dispensing opticianss take home 25.6% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £27,265 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £28,371 — 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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Dispensing opticians 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 dispensing opticians salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median dispensing opticians salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £27,265 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does dispensing opticians pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Dispensing opticians in the South West earn 1.4% below the national median of £27,645. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is dispensing opticians 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. Dispensing opticians in the South West earn £27,265, which is 25.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for dispensing opticianss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.