Average Occupational therapists Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
Worth noting that occupational therapistss in the East Midlands earned £29,782 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £37,201 — a difference of 19.9%. Factor in the East Midlands's cost of living (8.2% below the UK norm) and a £29,782 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £32,442. The all-jobs average in Nottingham UA is £29,144. By comparison, occupational therapistss earn 2.2% more 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 £29,782 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,442 — 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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Occupational therapists 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 occupational therapists salary in Nottingham UA?
The median occupational therapists salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £29,782 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does occupational therapists pay in Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Occupational therapists in the East Midlands earn 19.9% below the national median of £37,201. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is occupational therapists a well-paid job in Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Occupational therapists in the East Midlands earn £29,782, which is 2.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for occupational therapistss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.