PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Dental Lab Technician
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · Elk Grove, CA
$28.00–$32.00/ hour
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Dental Lab Technician jobs in Escondido, CA
Pay for dental lab technicians in the Escondido area centers on $22.80 per hour, or about $47,420 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.55 and the upper quarter over $30.72. That ranks 81st of 133 U.S. metro areas for dental lab technician pay, and 125th of 130 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Escondido.
- $22.80median pay per hour, San Diego
- $19–$31typical range per hour
- 290dental lab technicians employed in the metro area
- 112cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Lab Technician pay in Escondido, CA
The metro median is 2% below the California statewide median of $23.31 per hour. Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour. BLS counts about 290 dental laboratory technicians employed in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.87).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.04 | $37,520 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.55 | $38,580 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.80 | $47,420 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.72 | $63,900 | 32% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $36.66 | $76,250 | 58% above U.S. median |
How Escondido ranks
- 81st of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 125th of 130 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th of 12 California 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 Escondido
- Overall prices in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad run 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 79% above the U.S. average (index 179.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.80 median hour buys what $20.38 buys at the national price level, 12% 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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Estimated weekly gross$821
- Per year: $41,040
- Per month: $3,420
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Dental Laboratory Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Redlands, CA
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Dental health shortage areas in San Diego County
HRSA lists 28 active dental health shortage designations that include San Diego County (7 population-group, 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos, CA | 6 mi | $22.80/hr | 96,620 |
| Vista, CA | 10 mi | $22.80/hr | 99,322 |
| Temecula, CA | 25 mi | $22.24/hr | 112,431 |
| Murrieta, CA | 31 mi | $22.24/hr | 112,539 |
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License and tax basics in California
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do dental lab technicians make in Escondido, CA?
Dental Lab Technicians in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area have a median pay of $22.80 per hour, about $47,420 a year. The middle half earn between $18.55 and $30.72 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Escondido a good place for dental lab technicians once cost of living is counted?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad ranks 125th of 130 metro areas for dental lab technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 81st of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% above the U.S. average.
Do I need a California license to work in Escondido as a dental lab technician?
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Escondido in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 28 active dental health shortage designations that include San Diego County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
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Your Lab Tech pay reportEscondido, CA · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Epic Smile Design LLCLos Angeles, CA · 1 wage offer$35.10/ hr$35–$35
- Sachi Fujita, DDS, APCTorrance, CA · 1 wage offer$35.10/ hr$35–$35
- Natural8 Dental Laboratory, Inc.Brea, CA · 1 wage offer$29.34/ hr$29–$29
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$24Median$28.21High$32
9 employer-reported wage offers for Lab Tech in federal filings in California, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 2 Lab Tech roles
- Dental Lab TechnicianPermanent$28.00–$32.00/ hour
- Dental Laboratory TechnicianPermanent$65k–$85k/ year
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