PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Dental Lab Technician
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · Elk Grove, CA
$28.00–$32.00/ hour
New this week
Dental Lab Technician jobs in Santa Clara, CA
The median dental lab technician pay in California is $23.31 per hour ($48,480 a year), with the typical range running from $21.47 to $31.14. That is in line with the U.S. median of $23.23 per hour. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Santa Clara.
- $23.31median pay per hour, California
- $21–$31typical range per hour
- 110cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Lab Technician pay in Santa Clara, CA
Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour. BLS counts about 3,950 dental laboratory technicians employed in California.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.20 | $37,860 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.47 | $44,660 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Median | $23.31 | $48,480 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $31.14 | $64,770 | 34% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $39.79 | $82,760 | 71% 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 Santa Clara
- Overall prices in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara run 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 112% above the U.S. average (index 211.9).
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$839
- Per year: $41,958
- Per month: $3,496
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for California. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Dental Laboratory Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Redlands, CA
$65k–$85k/ year
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Dental health shortage areas in Santa Clara County
HRSA lists 13 active dental health shortage designations that include Santa Clara County (13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale, CA | 4 mi | $23.31/hr | 156,792 |
| Cupertino, CA | 5 mi | $23.31/hr | 58,710 |
| Fremont, CA | 9 mi | $27.08/hr | 228,192 |
| Union City, CA | 17 mi | $27.08/hr | 66,196 |
| Redwood City, CA | 17 mi | $27.08/hr | 82,982 |
| Hayward, CA | 20 mi | $27.08/hr | 158,440 |
Dental Lab Technician jobs in California · Dental Lab Technician jobs nationwide
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.
California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Santa Clara
Santa Clara city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dental lab technicians make in Santa Clara, CA?
Dental Lab Technicians in California have a median pay of $23.31 per hour, about $48,480 a year. The middle half earn between $21.47 and $31.14 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Do I need a California license to work in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 13 active dental health shortage designations that include Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara?
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Your Lab Tech pay reportSanta Clara, 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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