FL · Kissimmee · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Lab Technician jobs in Kissimmee, FL

Dental Lab Technicians in the Kissimmee area earn a median of $27.79 per hour, about $57,800 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $22.74 and $28.58. That ranks 12th of 133 U.S. metro areas for dental lab technician pay, and 17th of 130 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Kissimmee and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Kissimmee.

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Dental Lab Technician pay in Kissimmee, FL

The metro median is 2% above the Florida statewide median of $27.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour. BLS counts about 290 dental laboratory technicians employed in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.93).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.53$36,46025% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.74$47,3002% below U.S. median
Median$27.79$57,80020% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$28.58$59,45023% above U.S. median
Top 10%$38.09$79,23064% above U.S. median

How Kissimmee ranks

  • 12th of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 17th of 130 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 11 Florida 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 Kissimmee

  • Overall prices in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% above the U.S. average (index 123.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $27.79 median hour buys what $27.40 buys at the national price level, 18% above 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 Kissimmee paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,000
  • Per year: $50,022
  • Per month: $4,168
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Osceola County

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Osceola 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
St. Cloud, FL9 mi$27.79/hr71,036
Orlando, FL12 mi$27.79/hr334,854
Winter Haven, FL26 mi$24.72/hr59,975
Lakeland, FL37 mi$24.72/hr124,990
Deltona, FL43 mi$27.36/hr100,513
Melbourne, FL48 mi$27.81/hr87,561

Dental Lab Technician jobs in Florida · Dental Lab Technician jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Florida

Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Florida state guide

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Common questions

How much do dental lab technicians make in Kissimmee, FL?

Dental Lab Technicians in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area have a median pay of $27.79 per hour, about $57,800 a year. The middle half earn between $22.74 and $28.58 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Kissimmee a good place for dental lab technicians once cost of living is counted?

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford ranks 17th of 130 metro areas for dental lab technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 12th of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental lab technicians in Kissimmee?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Kissimmee.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Kissimmee as a dental lab technician?

Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Kissimmee in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Osceola 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 Kissimmee?

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Your Lab Tech pay reportKissimmee, FL · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Aspen DentalLeesburg, FL · 2 postings$30.25/ hr$26–$35
  • Styledent LLCWinter Park, FL · 1 wage offer$29.14/ hr$29–$29
  • Carlos Ceramics Dental Laboratory, Inc.North Miami Beach, FL · 2 wage offers$28.73/ hr$26–$31

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$26Median$30.50High$38

3 Lab Tech postings with published pay in Florida, 1 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Lab Tech roles

  1. Dental Lab TechnicianPermanent
    $28.00–$32.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Leesburg, FL · posted 10 days ago
  2. Dental Lab Technician- CAD DesignerPermanent
    $35.00–$38.00/ hour
    ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · West Palm Beach, FL · posted 30+ days ago

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