AL · Montgomery · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Lab Technician jobs in Montgomery, AL

Pay for dental lab technicians in Alabama centers on $19.70 per hour, or about $40,980 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.78 and the upper quarter over $23.11. That is 15% below the U.S. median of $23.23 per hour. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Montgomery. The free report below lists employers near Montgomery and what they pay.

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PermanentPosted 16 days ago

Dental Lab Technician

Aspen Dental · Montgomery, AL

$32.00–$35.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012245
Top 25% pay
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Dental Lab Technician pay in Montgomery, AL

Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour. BLS counts about 1,090 dental laboratory technicians employed in Alabama.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$14.48$30,12038% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.78$36,98023% below U.S. median
Median$19.70$40,98015% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$23.11$48,0701% below U.S. median
Top 10%$27.39$56,97018% above U.S. median

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 Montgomery

  • Overall prices in Montgomery run 10% below the U.S. average (index 89.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 36% below the U.S. average (index 64.3).

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.

Estimate your Montgomery paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$709
  • Per year: $35,460
  • Per month: $2,955

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Alabama. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Montgomery County

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Montgomery County (1 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Auburn, AL48 mi$18.86/hr83,757
Columbus, GA82 mi$23.29/hr201,830
Birmingham, AL87 mi$20.00/hr196,357
Tuscaloosa, AL95 mi$19.70/hr114,288
South Fulton, GA132 mi$23.61/hr112,003
Albany, GA134 mi$23.29/hr66,705

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.

Alabama state guide

Other healthcare roles in Montgomery

Montgomery city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do dental lab technicians make in Montgomery, AL?

Dental Lab Technicians in Alabama have a median pay of $19.70 per hour, about $40,980 a year. The middle half earn between $17.78 and $23.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Who is hiring dental lab technicians in Montgomery?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Montgomery. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Montgomery.

Do I need a Alabama license to work in Montgomery 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 Montgomery in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Montgomery 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 Montgomery?

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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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2What they are offering now

Low$24Median$29.75High$35

24 Lab Tech postings with published pay in the US, 12 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Lab Tech roles

  1. Dental Lab TechnicianPermanent
    $32.00–$35.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Montgomery, AL · posted 16 days ago

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