PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Dental Lab Technician
Aspen Dental · Leesburg, FL
$28.00–$32.00/ hour
Dental Lab Technician jobs in Melbourne, FL
The median dental lab technician pay in the Melbourne area is $27.81 per hour ($57,850 a year), with the typical range running from $22.66 to $29.77. That ranks 11th of 133 U.S. metro areas for dental lab technician pay, and 10th of 130 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Melbourne and what they pay.
- $27.81median pay per hour, Palm Bay
- $23–$30typical range per hour
- 70dental lab technicians employed in the metro area
- 100cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Lab Technician pay in Melbourne, 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 70 dental laboratory technicians employed in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.24).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.82 | $39,150 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.66 | $47,130 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Median | $27.81 | $57,850 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $29.77 | $61,920 | 28% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $35.91 | $74,690 | 55% above U.S. median |
How Melbourne ranks
- 11th of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 10th of 130 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Melbourne
- Overall prices in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $27.81 median hour buys what $27.81 buys at the national price level, 20% 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$1,001
- Per year: $50,058
- Per month: $4,172
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville 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 Brevard County
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Brevard County (2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay, FL | 11 mi | $27.81/hr | 142,023 |
| St. Cloud, FL | 39 mi | $27.79/hr | 71,036 |
| Orlando, FL | 42 mi | $27.79/hr | 334,854 |
| Kissimmee, FL | 48 mi | $27.79/hr | 84,756 |
| Fort Pierce, FL | 51 mi | $24.75/hr | 50,805 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 60 mi | $24.75/hr | 258,575 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do dental lab technicians make in Melbourne, FL?
Dental Lab Technicians in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro area have a median pay of $27.81 per hour, about $57,850 a year. The middle half earn between $22.66 and $29.77 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Melbourne a good place for dental lab technicians once cost of living is counted?
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville ranks 10th of 130 metro areas for dental lab technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 11th of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Melbourne 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 Melbourne in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Brevard 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 Melbourne?
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Your Lab Tech pay reportMelbourne, 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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