ND · Fargo · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Lab Technician jobs in Fargo, ND

The median dental lab technician pay in North Dakota is $27.18 per hour ($56,540 a year), with the typical range running from $24.46 to $34.28. That is 17% above the U.S. median of $23.23 per hour. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Fargo.

Dental Lab Technician pay in Fargo, ND

Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour. BLS counts about 70 dental laboratory technicians employed in North Dakota.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.97$39,46018% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$24.46$50,8805% above U.S. median
Median$27.18$56,54017% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$34.28$71,30048% above U.S. median
Top 10%$39.39$81,93070% 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 Fargo

  • Overall prices in Fargo run 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 19% below the U.S. average (index 81.1).

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$978
  • Per year: $48,924
  • Per month: $4,077

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for North Dakota. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Dental health shortage areas in Cass County

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Cass County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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
Grand Forks, ND74 mi$27.18/hr59,845
St. Cloud, MN157 mi$23.21/hr72,145
Bismarck, ND186 mi$27.18/hr77,772
Maple Grove, MN202 mi$28.02/hr72,739
Coon Rapids, MN205 mi$28.02/hr63,807
Plymouth, MN206 mi$28.02/hr78,551

Dental Lab Technician jobs in North Dakota · Dental Lab Technician jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in North Dakota

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

North Dakota 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 Fargo, ND?

Dental Lab Technicians in North Dakota have a median pay of $27.18 per hour, about $56,540 a year. The middle half earn between $24.46 and $34.28 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Do I need a North Dakota license to work in Fargo as a dental lab technician?

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

Is Fargo in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Cass 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 Fargo?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • 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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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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