Average Medical and dental technicians Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
Based on 2025 data, medical and dental technicianss in the South West earned £29,435 at the median — 1.1% above the national benchmark of £29,119. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £29,435 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £30,630. Compared to the Bristol, City of UA average across all roles (£36,652), medical and dental technicianss take home 19.7% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £29,435 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £30,630 — 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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Medical and dental technicians 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 medical and dental technicians salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median medical and dental technicians salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £29,435 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does medical and dental technicians pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Medical and dental technicians in the South West earn 1.1% above the national median of £29,119. This makes the South West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is medical and dental technicians 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. Medical and dental technicians in the South West earn £29,435, which is 19.7% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for medical and dental technicianss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.