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Dental Lab Technician
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · Elk Grove, CA
$28.00–$32.00/ hour
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Dental Lab Technician jobs in Rocklin, CA
Dental Lab Technicians in the Rocklin area earn a median of $23.60 per hour, about $49,100 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $22.00 and $30.97. That ranks 54th of 133 U.S. metro areas for dental lab technician pay, and 104th of 130 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Rocklin and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Rocklin.
- $23.60median pay per hour, Sacramento
- $22–$31typical range per hour
- 270dental lab technicians employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 1% above the California statewide median of $23.31 per hour. Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour. BLS counts about 270 dental laboratory technicians employed in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.15).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.62 | $38,730 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.00 | $45,760 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Median | $23.60 | $49,100 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.97 | $64,420 | 33% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $38.22 | $79,500 | 65% above U.S. median |
How Rocklin ranks
- 54th of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 104th of 130 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Rocklin
- Overall prices in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom run 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 30% above the U.S. average (index 130.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.60 median hour buys what $22.12 buys at the national price level, 5% 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.
Estimate your Rocklin paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$850
- Per year: $42,480
- Per month: $3,540
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Placer County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Placer County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseville, CA | 5 mi | $23.60/hr | 163,304 |
| Lincoln, CA | 5 mi | $23.60/hr | 56,268 |
| Yuba City, CA | 31 mi | $23.31/hr | 69,148 |
| Lodi, CA | 47 mi | $22.46/hr | 68,642 |
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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 Rocklin, CA?
Dental Lab Technicians in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area have a median pay of $23.60 per hour, about $49,100 a year. The middle half earn between $22.00 and $30.97 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Rocklin a good place for dental lab technicians once cost of living is counted?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom ranks 104th of 130 metro areas for dental lab technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 54th of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental lab technicians in Rocklin?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Rocklin.
Do I need a California license to work in Rocklin 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 Rocklin in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Placer 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 Rocklin?
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Your Lab Tech pay reportRocklin, 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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