PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Digital Dental Lab Technician
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · Rocky Hill, CT
$25.00–$30.00/ hour
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Dental Lab Technician jobs in Bridgeport, CT
Dental Lab Technicians in Connecticut earn a median of $24.75 per hour, about $51,480 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $21.56 and $32.03. That is 7% above the U.S. median of $23.23 per hour. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Bridgeport.
- $24.75median pay per hour, Connecticut
- $22–$32typical range per hour
- 107cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Lab Technician pay in Bridgeport, CT
Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour. BLS counts about 60 dental laboratory technicians employed in Connecticut.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.25 | $37,960 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.56 | $44,840 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Median | $24.75 | $51,480 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $32.03 | $66,620 | 38% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $34.23 | $71,200 | 47% 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 Bridgeport
- Overall prices in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury run 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 50% above the U.S. average (index 150.5).
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$891
- Per year: $44,550
- Per month: $3,712
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Connecticut. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Dental health shortage areas in Fairfield County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Fairfield County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford, CT | 20 mi | $24.75/hr | 139,134 |
| Danbury, CT | 21 mi | $24.75/hr | 88,692 |
| White Plains, NY | 31 mi | $27.31/hr | 62,561 |
| New Rochelle, NY | 35 mi | $27.31/hr | 85,512 |
| Mount Vernon, NY | 38 mi | $27.31/hr | 71,999 |
Dental Lab Technician jobs in Connecticut · Dental Lab Technician jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Connecticut
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Connecticut requires for your role with the Connecticut licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Connecticut 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 Bridgeport, CT?
Dental Lab Technicians in Connecticut have a median pay of $24.75 per hour, about $51,480 a year. The middle half earn between $21.56 and $32.03 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Bridgeport as a dental lab technician?
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Connecticut requires for your role with the Connecticut licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Bridgeport in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Fairfield 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 Bridgeport?
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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
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