Dental Lab Technician jobs in Southaven, MS
The median dental lab technician pay in the Southaven area is $20.87 per hour ($43,410 a year), with the typical range running from $17.58 to $28.48. That ranks 121st of 133 U.S. metro areas for dental lab technician pay, and 97th of 130 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Southaven.
- $20.87median pay per hour, Memphis
- $18–$28typical range per hour
- 160dental lab technicians employed in the metro area
- 92cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Lab Technician pay in Southaven, MS
The metro median is 16% above the Mississippi statewide median of $17.98 per hour. Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour. BLS counts about 160 dental laboratory technicians employed in the Memphis metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.15).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.94 | $35,240 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.58 | $36,570 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Median | $20.87 | $43,410 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $28.48 | $59,240 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $33.79 | $70,280 | 45% above U.S. median |
How Southaven ranks
- 121st of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 97th of 130 after adjusting for local prices
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 Southaven
- Overall prices in Memphis run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $20.87 median hour buys what $22.64 buys at the national price level, 3% below 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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- Per year: $37,566
- Per month: $3,130
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Memphis metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental Lab Technician pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | 11 mi | $20.87/hr | 610,919 |
| Collierville, TN | 17 mi | $20.87/hr | 51,951 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 72 mi | $22.06/hr | 82,384 |
| Jackson, TN | 81 mi | $21.14/hr | 69,303 |
| North Little Rock, AR | 129 mi | $21.81/hr | 64,498 |
| Little Rock, AR | 136 mi | $21.81/hr | 204,774 |
Dental Lab Technician jobs in Mississippi · Dental Lab Technician jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Mississippi
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Mississippi requires for your role with the Mississippi licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do dental lab technicians make in Southaven, MS?
Dental Lab Technicians in the Memphis metro area have a median pay of $20.87 per hour, about $43,410 a year. The middle half earn between $17.58 and $28.48 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Southaven a good place for dental lab technicians once cost of living is counted?
Memphis ranks 97th of 130 metro areas for dental lab technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 121st of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Mississippi license to work in Southaven as a dental lab technician?
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Mississippi requires for your role with the Mississippi licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Does Valorem Health place dental lab technicians in Southaven?
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- 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
- ClearChoice Dental Implant CentersRochester, NY · 1 posting$36.00/ hr$32–$40
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