Average Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss in the South West were paid a median of £20,569. The national equivalent stands at £17,993, putting this region 14.3% above. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £20,569 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £21,404. The all-jobs average in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. By comparison, pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss earn 43.9% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £20,569 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £21,404 — 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.
Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary across UK regions
Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants 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 pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £20,569 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the South West earn 14.3% above the national median of £17,993. This makes the South West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants 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. Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the South West earn £20,569, which is 43.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.