Average Laboratory technicians Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
If you're a laboratory technicians in the East Midlands, the typical salary in 2025 was £25,012. That's 6.9% below what laboratory technicianss earn nationally (£26,861). The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £25,012 has an effective purchasing power closer to £27,246. The all-jobs average in Nottingham UA is £29,144. By comparison, laboratory technicianss earn 14.2% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £25,012 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £27,246 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
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Laboratory technicians salary in areas near Nottingham UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Nottingham UA is in the East 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 Nottingham UA?
The median laboratory technicians salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £25,012 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 Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Laboratory technicians in the East Midlands earn 6.9% 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 Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Laboratory technicians in the East Midlands earn £25,012, which is 14.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for laboratory technicianss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.