Average Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants Salary in Shropshire UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Shropshire UA compares
The median pay for pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss in the West Midlands stood at £16,341 in 2025, placing them 9.2% below the UK-wide figure of £17,993. Factor in the West Midlands's cost of living (8.5% below the UK norm) and a £16,341 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £17,859. The all-jobs average in Shropshire UA is £28,397. By comparison, pharmacy and optical dispensing assistantss earn 42.5% less than the typical worker locally.
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.
Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary across UK regions
Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in areas near Shropshire UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Shropshire UA 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 Shropshire UA?
The median pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants salary in the West Midlands (which includes Shropshire UA) 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 Shropshire UA 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 Shropshire UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Shropshire UA is £28,397. Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants in the West Midlands earn £16,341, which is 42.5% 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 Shropshire UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.