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Average Laboratory technicians Salary in Norwich

ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025

Median Annual — East region

£28,870

+£2,009 (7.5% above) vs UK average

UK median: £26,861 · Hourly: £15.24

East vs all UK regions

West Midlands£23,755East£28,870London£31,088

Mean annual: £27,434 · Jobs in region: N/A

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How Norwich compares

vs UK average for laboratory technicianss +£2,009 (7.5% above)

vs Norwich all-jobs average +£413 (1.5% above)

For laboratory technicianss based in the East, 2025 brought a median salary of £28,870. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £26,861 — making this 7.5% above the norm. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £28,870 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £29,671. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457, so laboratory technicianss sit 1.5% more that benchmark.

Cost of Living Adjustment

After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £28,870 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £29,671 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average laboratory technicians salary in Norwich?

The median laboratory technicians salary in the East (which includes Norwich) is £28,870 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 Norwich compare to the UK average?

Laboratory technicians in the East earn 7.5% above the national median of £26,861. This makes the East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.

Is laboratory technicians a well-paid job in Norwich compared to other roles?

The average salary across all jobs in Norwich is £28,457. Laboratory technicians in the East earn £28,870, which is 1.5% above the local average across all occupations.