PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Dental Lab Technician
Aspen Dental · Leesburg, FL
$28.00–$32.00/ hour
Dental Lab Technician jobs in Lakeland, FL
The median dental lab technician pay in the Lakeland area is $24.72 per hour ($51,410 a year), with the typical range running from $22.51 to $35.36. That ranks 31st of 133 U.S. metro areas for dental lab technician pay, and 34th of 130 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Lakeland and what they pay.
- $24.72median pay per hour, Lakeland
- $23–$35typical range per hour
- 50dental lab technicians employed in the metro area
- 97cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Lab Technician pay in Lakeland, FL
The metro median is 10% below the Florida statewide median of $27.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour. BLS counts about 50 dental laboratory technicians employed in the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.94).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.00 | $33,280 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.51 | $46,820 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Median | $24.72 | $51,410 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $35.36 | $73,550 | 52% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $36.34 | $75,590 | 56% above U.S. median |
How Lakeland ranks
- 31st of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 34th of 130 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th 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 Lakeland
- Overall prices in Lakeland-Winter Haven run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $24.72 median hour buys what $25.45 buys at the national price level, 10% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$890
- Per year: $44,496
- Per month: $3,708
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Dental Lab Technician- CAD Designer
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · West Palm Beach, FL
$35.00–$38.00/ hour
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Dental Lab Technician
Aspen Dental · Orlando, FL
$26.00–$35.00/ hour
Dental health shortage areas in Polk County
HRSA lists 5 active dental health shortage designations that include Polk County (5 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Haven, FL | 14 mi | $24.72/hr | 59,975 |
| Tampa, FL | 33 mi | $28.19/hr | 414,547 |
| Clermont, FL | 35 mi | $27.79/hr | 50,851 |
| Kissimmee, FL | 37 mi | $27.79/hr | 84,756 |
| St. Cloud, FL | 43 mi | $27.79/hr | 71,036 |
| Ocoee, FL | 44 mi | $27.79/hr | 51,269 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do dental lab technicians make in Lakeland, FL?
Dental Lab Technicians in the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area have a median pay of $24.72 per hour, about $51,410 a year. The middle half earn between $22.51 and $35.36 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lakeland a good place for dental lab technicians once cost of living is counted?
Lakeland-Winter Haven ranks 34th of 130 metro areas for dental lab technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 31st of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Lakeland 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 Lakeland in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 5 active dental health shortage designations that include Polk 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 reportLakeland, 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
- Dental Lab TechnicianPermanent$28.00–$32.00/ hour
- Dental Lab Technician- CAD DesignerPermanent$35.00–$38.00/ hour
+ 1 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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