GA · Smyrna · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Lab Technician jobs in Smyrna, GA

Dental Lab Technicians in the Smyrna area earn a median of $23.61 per hour, about $49,110 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.68 and $30.24. That ranks 53rd of 133 U.S. metro areas for dental lab technician pay, and 80th of 130 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Smyrna and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Smyrna and what they pay.

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PermanentPosted yesterday

Dental Lab Technician

ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · Newnan, GA

$27.00–$30.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-012897
New this week
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Lab Technician

Aspen Dental · Hiram, GA

$30.00–$35.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-010268
Top 25% pay
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Who is hiring dental lab technicians near Smyrna

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers1$28.50
Aspen Dental1$32.50

Dental Lab Technician pay in Smyrna, GA

The metro median is 1% above the Georgia statewide median of $23.29 per hour. Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour. BLS counts about 680 dental laboratory technicians employed in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.07).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.20$33,70030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.68$38,85020% below U.S. median
Median$23.61$49,1102% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$30.24$62,90030% above U.S. median
Top 10%$37.68$78,37062% above U.S. median

How Smyrna ranks

  • 53rd of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 80th of 130 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 3 Georgia 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 Smyrna

  • Overall prices in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $23.61 median hour buys what $23.60 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Smyrna paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$850
  • Per year: $42,498
  • Per month: $3,542

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Cobb County

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Cobb County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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
Mableton, GA5 mi$23.61/hr78,314
Marietta, GA6 mi$23.61/hr63,122
Athens, GA66 mi$22.20/hr128,691

Dental Lab Technician jobs in Georgia · Dental Lab Technician jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Georgia

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

Georgia 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 Smyrna, GA?

Dental Lab Technicians in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area have a median pay of $23.61 per hour, about $49,110 a year. The middle half earn between $18.68 and $30.24 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell ranks 80th of 130 metro areas for dental lab technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 53rd of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental lab technicians in Smyrna?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Smyrna.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Smyrna as a dental lab technician?

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

Is Smyrna in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Cobb 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 Smyrna?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Dentcare Dental Lab Usa Inc.Loganville, GA · 1 wage offer$25.60/ hr$26–$26
  • 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

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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: 2 Lab Tech roles

  1. Dental Lab TechnicianPermanent
    $27.00–$30.00/ hour
    ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · Newnan, GA · posted yesterday
  2. Dental Lab TechnicianPermanent
    $30.00–$35.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Hiram, GA · posted 30+ days ago

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