Average Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
A pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants working in the East Midlands could expect a median salary of £20,077 in 2025 — 11.6% above the national figure of £17,993. Factor in the East Midlands's cost of living (8.2% below the UK norm) and a £20,077 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £21,870. Compared to the Nottingham UA average across all roles (£29,144), pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss take home 31.1% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £20,077 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £21,870 — 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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Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants 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 pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in Nottingham UA?
The median pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £20,077 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 Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the East Midlands earn 11.6% above the national median of £17,993. This makes the East Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants a well-paid job in Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the East Midlands earn £20,077, which is 31.1% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.