Average Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants Salary in Nuneaton and Bedworth
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nuneaton and Bedworth compares
If you're a pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the West Midlands, the typical salary in 2025 was £16,341. That's 9.2% below what pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss earn nationally (£17,993). The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £16,341 has an effective purchasing power closer to £17,859. Compared to the Nuneaton and Bedworth average across all roles (£31,319), pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss take home 47.8% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £16,341 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £17,859 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
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Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in areas near Nuneaton and Bedworth
Salary data is by ONS region. Nuneaton and Bedworth is in the West 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 Nuneaton and Bedworth?
The median pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes Nuneaton and Bedworth) is £16,341 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 Nuneaton and Bedworth compare to the UK average?
Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the West Midlands earn 9.2% below the national median of £17,993. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants a well-paid job in Nuneaton and Bedworth compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nuneaton and Bedworth is £31,319. Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the West Midlands earn £16,341, which is 47.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nuneaton and Bedworth. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.