Average Laboratory technicians Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, laboratory technicianss in the West Midlands were paid a median of £23,755. The national equivalent stands at £26,861, putting this region 11.6% below. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £23,755 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £25,962. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374, so laboratory technicianss sit 28.8% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £23,755 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £25,962 — 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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Laboratory technicians salary in areas near Birmingham
Salary data is by ONS region. Birmingham is in the West Midlands region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average laboratory technicians salary in Birmingham?
The median laboratory technicians salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £23,755 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does laboratory technicians pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Laboratory technicians in the West Midlands earn 11.6% below the national median of £26,861. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is laboratory technicians a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Laboratory technicians in the West Midlands earn £23,755, which is 28.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for laboratory technicianss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.