OH · Canton · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Lab Technician jobs in Canton, OH

The median dental lab technician pay in Ohio is $23.20 per hour ($48,250 a year), with the typical range running from $19.86 to $27.87. That is in line with the U.S. median of $23.23 per hour. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Canton.

Dental Lab Technician pay in Canton, OH

Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour. BLS counts about 1,110 dental laboratory technicians employed in Ohio.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.59$36,59024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$19.86$41,31015% below U.S. median
Median$23.20$48,250in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$27.87$57,97020% above U.S. median
Top 10%$36.32$75,55056% 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 Canton

  • Overall prices in Canton-Massillon run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 42% below the U.S. average (index 58.1).

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$835
  • Per year: $41,760
  • Per month: $3,480

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

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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dental Lab Technician

Aspen Dental · Zanesville, OH

$25.00–$30.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R2026-010385
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Dental health shortage areas in Stark County

HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Stark County (1 population-group, 3 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
Akron, OH20 mi$23.20/hr189,664
Cuyahoga Falls, OH28 mi$23.20/hr50,979
Youngstown, OH43 mi$22.07/hr59,123
Parma, OH44 mi$23.30/hr79,350
Cleveland, OH49 mi$23.30/hr365,379
Elyria, OH55 mi$23.30/hr53,604

Dental Lab Technician jobs in Ohio · Dental Lab Technician jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Ohio

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

Ohio taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Other healthcare roles in Canton

Canton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do dental lab technicians make in Canton, OH?

Dental Lab Technicians in Ohio have a median pay of $23.20 per hour, about $48,250 a year. The middle half earn between $19.86 and $27.87 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Canton as a dental lab technician?

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

Is Canton in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Stark 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 Canton?

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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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2What they are offering now

Low$25Median$29.50High$33

3 Lab Tech postings with published pay in Ohio, 0 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Lab Tech roles

  1. Dental Lab TechnicianPermanent
    $26.00–$33.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Mentor, OH · posted 30+ days ago
  2. Dental Lab TechnicianPermanent
    $26.00–$33.00/ hour
    Aspen Dental · Akron, OH · posted 30+ days ago

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