PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Dental Lab Technician
Aspen Dental · Montgomery, AL
$32.00–$35.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Dental Lab Technician jobs in Huntsville, AL
Dental Lab Technicians in the Huntsville area earn a median of $18.16 per hour, about $37,780 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.97 and $23.23. That ranks 132nd of 133 U.S. metro areas for dental lab technician pay, and 129th of 130 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Huntsville.
- $18.16median pay per hour, Huntsville
- $18–$23typical range per hour
- 400dental lab technicians employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Lab Technician pay in Huntsville, AL
The metro median is 8% below the Alabama statewide median of $19.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour. BLS counts about 400 dental laboratory technicians employed in the Huntsville metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 7.07).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $15.08 | $31,370 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.97 | $37,380 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.16 | $37,780 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $23.23 | $48,320 | in line with U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $29.47 | $61,300 | 27% above U.S. median |
How Huntsville ranks
- 132nd of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 129th of 130 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 3 Alabama metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Laboratory Technicians (SOC 51-9081), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Huntsville
- Overall prices in Huntsville run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 22% below the U.S. average (index 77.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $18.16 median hour buys what $19.51 buys at the national price level, 16% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Dental health shortage areas in Madison County
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Madison County (3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Dental Lab Technician pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, AL | 5 mi | $18.16/hr | 64,029 |
| Spring Hill, TN | 74 mi | $21.14/hr | 59,398 |
| Birmingham, AL | 81 mi | $20.00/hr | 196,357 |
| Murfreesboro, TN | 81 mi | $21.14/hr | 168,387 |
| Franklin, TN | 85 mi | $21.14/hr | 89,142 |
| Chattanooga, TN | 85 mi | $21.62/hr | 191,496 |
Dental Lab Technician jobs in Alabama · Dental Lab Technician jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Alabama
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Alabama requires for your role with the Alabama licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Alabama taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do dental lab technicians make in Huntsville, AL?
Dental Lab Technicians in the Huntsville metro area have a median pay of $18.16 per hour, about $37,780 a year. The middle half earn between $17.97 and $23.23 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Huntsville a good place for dental lab technicians once cost of living is counted?
Huntsville ranks 129th of 130 metro areas for dental lab technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 132nd of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Alabama license to work in Huntsville as a dental lab technician?
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Alabama requires for your role with the Alabama licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Huntsville in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Madison County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental lab technicians in Huntsville?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalZanesville, OH · 3 postings$29.50/ hr$25–$33
- ClearChoice Dental Implant CentersWest Palm Beach, FL · 1 posting$36.50/ hr$35–$38
- Veterans Health AdministrationRedlands, CA · 1 posting$36.02/ hr$31–$41
- ClearChoice Dental Implant CentersRochester, NY · 1 posting$36.00/ hr$32–$40
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