PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Lab Technician
Aspen Dental · Mentor, OH
$26.00–$33.00/ hour
Dental Lab Technician jobs in Cincinnati, OH
Pay for dental lab technicians in the Cincinnati area centers on $23.32 per hour, or about $48,500 a year. The lower quarter earns under $21.86 and the upper quarter over $27.59. That ranks 61st of 133 U.S. metro areas for dental lab technician pay, and 59th of 130 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Cincinnati.
- $23.32median pay per hour, Cincinnati
- $22–$28typical range per hour
- 120dental lab technicians employed in the metro area
- 95cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Lab Technician pay in Cincinnati, OH
The metro median is 1% above the Ohio statewide median of $23.20 per hour. Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour. BLS counts about 120 dental laboratory technicians employed in the Cincinnati metro area, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.48).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.18 | $37,810 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.86 | $45,470 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Median | $23.32 | $48,500 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $27.59 | $57,390 | 19% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $33.25 | $69,160 | 43% above U.S. median |
How Cincinnati ranks
- 61st of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 59th of 130 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 6 Ohio 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 Cincinnati
- Overall prices in Cincinnati run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.32 median hour buys what $24.45 buys at the national price level, 5% 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$840
- Per year: $41,976
- Per month: $3,498
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Dental Lab Technician
Aspen Dental · Akron, OH
$26.00–$33.00/ hour
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Dental Lab Technician
Aspen Dental · Zanesville, OH
$25.00–$30.00/ hour
Dental health shortage areas in Hamilton County
HRSA lists 8 active dental health shortage designations that include Hamilton County (3 population-group, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton, OH | 18 mi | $23.32/hr | 63,953 |
| Middletown, OH | 26 mi | $23.32/hr | 52,291 |
| Kettering, OH | 43 mi | $23.05/hr | 57,028 |
| Dayton, OH | 47 mi | $23.05/hr | 136,346 |
| Springfield, OH | 66 mi | $23.20/hr | 58,138 |
| Lexington, KY | 76 mi | $25.84/hr | 329,437 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do dental lab technicians make in Cincinnati, OH?
Dental Lab Technicians in the Cincinnati metro area have a median pay of $23.32 per hour, about $48,500 a year. The middle half earn between $21.86 and $27.59 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Cincinnati a good place for dental lab technicians once cost of living is counted?
Cincinnati ranks 59th of 130 metro areas for dental lab technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 61st of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 8 active dental health shortage designations that include Hamilton 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 Cincinnati?
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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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Low$25Median$29.50High$33
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