FL · Palm Coast · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Lab Technician jobs in Palm Coast, FL

Pay for dental lab technicians in Florida centers on $27.36 per hour, or about $56,910 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.22 and the upper quarter over $31.66. That is 18% above the U.S. median of $23.23 per hour. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Palm Coast.

Dental Lab Technician pay in Palm Coast, FL

Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour. BLS counts about 2,170 dental laboratory technicians employed in Florida.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.57$36,55024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.22$46,2204% below U.S. median
Median$27.36$56,91018% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$31.66$65,85036% above U.S. median
Top 10%$38.76$80,62067% 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 Palm Coast

  • Overall prices in Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach run 1% below the U.S. average (index 99.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.4).

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$985
  • Per year: $49,248
  • Per month: $4,104
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Florida. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Open Dental Lab Technician roles in Florida

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Dental health shortage areas in Flagler County

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Flagler County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 15 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
Daytona Beach, FL25 mi$27.36/hr86,015
Port Orange, FL32 mi$27.36/hr66,556
Sanford, FL52 mi$27.79/hr66,919
Ocala, FL60 mi$27.36/hr70,251
Apopka, FL60 mi$27.79/hr62,777
Jacksonville, FL61 mi$28.08/hr1,009,833

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 Palm Coast, FL?

Dental Lab Technicians in Florida have a median pay of $27.36 per hour, about $56,910 a year. The middle half earn between $22.22 and $31.66 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Do I need a Florida license to work in Palm Coast 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 Palm Coast in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Flagler 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 Palm Coast?

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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

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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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