NV · Las Vegas · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Lab Technician jobs in Las Vegas, NV

The median dental lab technician pay in the Las Vegas area is $31.15 per hour ($64,780 a year), with the typical range running from $17.40 to $41.53. That ranks 1st of 133 U.S. metro areas for dental lab technician pay, and 1st of 130 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Las Vegas.

Dental Lab Technician pay in Las Vegas, NV

The metro median is 28% above the Nevada statewide median of $24.34 per hour. Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour. BLS counts about 130 dental laboratory technicians employed in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.51).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.23$35,84026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.40$36,19025% below U.S. median
Median$31.15$64,78034% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$41.53$86,38079% above U.S. median
Top 10%$41.54$86,40079% above U.S. median

How Las Vegas ranks

  • 1st of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 1st 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 Las Vegas

  • Overall prices in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $31.15 median hour buys what $31.08 buys at the national price level, 34% 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$1,121
  • Per year: $56,070
  • Per month: $4,672
  • Nevada has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

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Dental health shortage areas in Clark County

HRSA lists 13 active dental health shortage designations that include Clark County (2 population-group, 11 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
North Las Vegas, NV10 mi$31.15/hr294,034
Henderson, NV20 mi$31.15/hr350,039
St. George, UT110 mi$22.00/hr106,288
Lake Havasu City, AZ131 mi$22.87/hr59,037
Apple Valley, CA161 mi$22.24/hr75,029
Victorville, CA167 mi$22.24/hr140,721

Dental Lab Technician jobs in Nevada · Dental Lab Technician jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Nevada

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

Nevada 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.

Nevada state guide

Other healthcare roles in Las Vegas

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Common questions

How much do dental lab technicians make in Las Vegas, NV?

Dental Lab Technicians in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area have a median pay of $31.15 per hour, about $64,780 a year. The middle half earn between $17.40 and $41.53 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas ranks 1st of 130 metro areas for dental lab technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 1st of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Do I need a Nevada license to work in Las Vegas as a dental lab technician?

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

Is Las Vegas in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 13 active dental health shortage designations that include Clark 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 Las Vegas?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Dralhashim LLCLas Vegas, NV · 1 wage offer$37.46/ hr$35–$40
  • 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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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: 1 Lab Tech roles

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