PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Lab Technician
Aspen Dental · Richmond, KY
$28.00–$30.00/ hour
Dental Lab Technician jobs in Owensboro, KY
Dental Lab Technicians in Kentucky earn a median of $20.08 per hour, about $41,760 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.34 and $23.30. That is 14% below the U.S. median of $23.23 per hour. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Owensboro.
- $20.08median pay per hour, Kentucky
- $18–$23typical range per hour
- 89cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Lab Technician pay in Owensboro, KY
Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour. BLS counts about 290 dental laboratory technicians employed in Kentucky.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.95 | $35,260 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.34 | $38,150 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $20.08 | $41,760 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $23.30 | $48,460 | in line with U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $26.66 | $55,450 | 15% 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 Owensboro
- Overall prices in Owensboro run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 44% below the U.S. average (index 55.7).
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$723
- Per year: $36,144
- Per month: $3,012
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Kentucky. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Lab Technician
Aspen Dental · Lexington, KY
$20.00–$24.00/ hour
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Dental health shortage areas in Daviess County
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Daviess County (1 population-group, 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville, IN | 28 mi | $23.00/hr | 115,395 |
| Bowling Green, KY | 66 mi | $20.08/hr | 79,076 |
| Louisville, KY | 85 mi | $18.34/hr | 640,796 |
| Jeffersonville, IN | 87 mi | $18.34/hr | 52,912 |
| Gallatin, TN | 102 mi | $21.14/hr | 52,489 |
| Bloomington, IN | 102 mi | $22.78/hr | 79,986 |
Dental Lab Technician jobs in Kentucky · Dental Lab Technician jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Kentucky
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kentucky requires for your role with the Kentucky licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Kentucky taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Owensboro city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dental lab technicians make in Owensboro, KY?
Dental Lab Technicians in Kentucky have a median pay of $20.08 per hour, about $41,760 a year. The middle half earn between $18.34 and $23.30 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Do I need a Kentucky license to work in Owensboro as a dental lab technician?
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kentucky requires for your role with the Kentucky licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Owensboro in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active dental health shortage designations that include Daviess 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 Owensboro?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalRichmond, KY · 2 postings$25.50/ hr$20–$30
- 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
- Dental Lab TechnicianPermanent$28.00–$30.00/ hour
- Dental Lab TechnicianPermanent$20.00–$24.00/ hour
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