OH · Lorain · Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Lab Technician jobs in Lorain, OH

Pay for dental lab technicians in the Lorain area centers on $23.30 per hour, or about $48,460 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.58 and the upper quarter over $28.93. That ranks 63rd of 133 U.S. metro areas for dental lab technician pay, and 47th of 130 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Lorain and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Lorain.

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Dental Lab Technician pay in Lorain, OH

The metro median is in line with the Ohio statewide median of $23.20 per hour. Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour. BLS counts about 300 dental laboratory technicians employed in the Cleveland metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.29).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.88$39,27019% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.58$46,9703% below U.S. median
Median$23.30$48,460in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$28.93$60,17025% above U.S. median
Top 10%$36.32$75,55056% above U.S. median

How Lorain ranks

  • 63rd of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 47th of 130 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Lorain

  • Overall prices in Cleveland run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 79.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $23.30 median hour buys what $24.81 buys at the national price level, 7% 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 Lorain paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$839
  • Per year: $41,940
  • Per month: $3,495

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

Dental health shortage areas in Lorain County

HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Lorain County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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
Elyria, OH6 mi$23.30/hr53,604
Parma, OH24 mi$23.30/hr79,350
Cuyahoga Falls, OH37 mi$23.20/hr50,979
Akron, OH42 mi$23.20/hr189,664
Canton, OH61 mi$23.20/hr69,211
Toledo, OH74 mi$22.37/hr265,638

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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Common questions

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

Dental Lab Technicians in the Cleveland metro area have a median pay of $23.30 per hour, about $48,460 a year. The middle half earn between $22.58 and $28.93 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Cleveland ranks 47th of 130 metro areas for dental lab technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 63rd of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring dental lab technicians in Lorain?

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

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Lorain 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 Lorain in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Lorain 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 Lorain?

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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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