PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Digital Dental Lab Technician
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · Rochester, NY
$32.00–$40.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Dental Lab Technician jobs in Buffalo, NY
Pay for dental lab technicians in the Buffalo area centers on $22.44 per hour, or about $46,680 a year. The lower quarter earns under $19.22 and the upper quarter over $24.57. That ranks 88th of 133 U.S. metro areas for dental lab technician pay, and 82nd of 130 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Buffalo and what they pay.
- $22.44median pay per hour, Buffalo
- $19–$25typical range per hour
- 330dental lab technicians employed in the metro area
- 96cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Lab Technician pay in Buffalo, NY
The metro median is 14% below the New York statewide median of $26.03 per hour. Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour. BLS counts about 330 dental laboratory technicians employed in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.79).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.75 | $36,920 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $19.22 | $39,980 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.44 | $46,680 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $24.57 | $51,110 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $31.85 | $66,250 | 37% above U.S. median |
How Buffalo ranks
- 88th of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 82nd of 130 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 7 New York 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 Buffalo
- Overall prices in Buffalo-Cheektowaga run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 19% below the U.S. average (index 81.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.44 median hour buys what $23.41 buys at the national price level, 1% 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$808
- Per year: $40,392
- Per month: $3,366
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Lab Technician
Aspen Dental · Schenectady, NY
$28.00–$32.00/ hour
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Dental health shortage areas in Erie County
HRSA lists 5 active dental health shortage designations that include Erie County (1 population-group, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, NY | 66 mi | $26.75/hr | 207,282 |
| Erie, PA | 82 mi | $23.92/hr | 92,940 |
| Syracuse, NY | 138 mi | $21.82/hr | 146,097 |
| Youngstown, OH | 154 mi | $22.07/hr | 59,123 |
| Cleveland, OH | 174 mi | $23.30/hr | 365,379 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 179 mi | $23.72/hr | 307,668 |
Dental Lab Technician jobs in New York · Dental Lab Technician jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in New York
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York 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 Buffalo, NY?
Dental Lab Technicians in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metro area have a median pay of $22.44 per hour, about $46,680 a year. The middle half earn between $19.22 and $24.57 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Buffalo a good place for dental lab technicians once cost of living is counted?
Buffalo-Cheektowaga ranks 82nd of 130 metro areas for dental lab technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 88th of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a New York license to work in Buffalo as a dental lab technician?
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Buffalo in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 5 active dental health shortage designations that include Erie County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Marc G. Lowenberg DDS & Gregg Lituchy DDS P.C.New York, NY · 1 wage offer$29.48/ hr$29–$29
- 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.
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