NY · Rochester · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Lab Technician jobs in Rochester, NY

The median dental lab technician pay in the Rochester area is $26.75 per hour ($55,650 a year), with the typical range running from $21.87 to $29.19. That ranks 20th of 133 U.S. metro areas for dental lab technician pay, and 12th of 130 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Rochester. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Rochester.

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Dental Lab Technician pay in Rochester, NY

The metro median is 3% above the New York statewide median of $26.03 per hour. Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour. BLS counts about 260 dental laboratory technicians employed in the Rochester metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.43).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.10$37,65022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$21.87$45,4906% below U.S. median
Median$26.75$55,65015% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$29.19$60,72026% above U.S. median
Top 10%$33.19$69,04043% above U.S. median

How Rochester ranks

  • 20th of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 12th of 130 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 Rochester

  • Overall prices in Rochester run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 13% below the U.S. average (index 87.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $26.75 median hour buys what $27.57 buys at the national price level, 19% 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 Rochester paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$963
  • Per year: $48,150
  • Per month: $4,012

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

Dental health shortage areas in Monroe County

HRSA lists 7 active dental health shortage designations that include Monroe County (1 population-group, 6 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
Buffalo, NY66 mi$22.44/hr276,617
Syracuse, NY75 mi$21.82/hr146,097
Utica, NY121 mi$22.03/hr63,660
Erie, PA145 mi$23.92/hr92,940
Scranton, PA158 mi$22.77/hr75,905
Schenectady, NY188 mi$22.36/hr69,495

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.

New York 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 Rochester, NY?

Dental Lab Technicians in the Rochester metro area have a median pay of $26.75 per hour, about $55,650 a year. The middle half earn between $21.87 and $29.19 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Rochester ranks 12th of 130 metro areas for dental lab technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 20th of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental lab technicians in Rochester?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Rochester. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Rochester.

Do I need a New York license to work in Rochester 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 Rochester in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 7 active dental health shortage designations that include Monroe 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 Rochester?

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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

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings. Request your New York list

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. Digital Dental Lab TechnicianPermanent
    $32.00–$40.00/ hour
    ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · Rochester, NY · posted 17 days ago
  2. Dental Lab TechnicianPermanent
    $28.00–$32.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Schenectady, NY · posted 30+ days ago

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