Average Veterinary nurses Salary in Birmingham
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Birmingham compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical veterinary nurses in the West Midlands earned £28,743. Compared to the UK median of £26,666, that's 7.8% above. This is particularly notable given ongoing NHS recruitment challenges and rising demand for healthcare staff. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £28,743 stretches to roughly £31,413 in real spending power. Compared to the Birmingham average across all roles (£33,374), veterinary nursess take home 13.9% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £28,743 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £31,413 — 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average veterinary nurses salary in Birmingham?
The median veterinary nurses salary in the West Midlands (which includes Birmingham) is £28,743 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does veterinary nurses pay in Birmingham compare to the UK average?
Veterinary nurses in the West Midlands earn 7.8% above the national median of £26,666. This makes the West Midlands one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is veterinary nurses a well-paid job in Birmingham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Birmingham is £33,374. Veterinary nurses in the West Midlands earn £28,743, which is 13.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for veterinary nursess cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Birmingham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.