PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dental Lab Technician
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · Scranton, PA
$22.00–$30.00/ hour
Dental Lab Technician jobs in Scranton, PA
Pay for dental lab technicians in the Scranton area centers on $22.77 per hour, or about $47,370 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.68 and the upper quarter over $35.41. That is 2% below the U.S. median of $23.23 per hour. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Scranton. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Scranton.
- $22.77median pay per hour, Scranton
- $19–$35typical range per hour
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 5% below the Pennsylvania statewide median of $23.92 per hour. Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.59 | $34,510 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.68 | $38,850 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.77 | $47,370 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $35.41 | $73,650 | 52% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $36.51 | $75,940 | 57% 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 Scranton
- Overall prices in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 33% below the U.S. average (index 67.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.77 median hour buys what $24.34 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$820
- Per year: $40,986
- Per month: $3,416
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Lackawanna County
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Lackawanna County (1 population-group, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem, PA | 56 mi | $24.59/hr | 79,453 |
| Allentown, PA | 57 mi | $24.59/hr | 127,138 |
| Reading, PA | 75 mi | $23.54/hr | 96,000 |
| Plainfield, NJ | 85 mi | $27.31/hr | 56,507 |
| Paterson, NJ | 85 mi | $27.31/hr | 160,463 |
| Clifton, NJ | 87 mi | $27.31/hr | 90,322 |
Dental Lab Technician jobs in Pennsylvania · Dental Lab Technician jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Pennsylvania
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Pennsylvania requires for your role with the Pennsylvania licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Pennsylvania taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Scranton
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Common questions
How much do dental lab technicians make in Scranton, PA?
Dental Lab Technicians in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro area have a median pay of $22.77 per hour, about $47,370 a year. The middle half earn between $18.68 and $35.41 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Who is hiring dental lab technicians in Scranton?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Scranton. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Scranton.
Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Scranton as a dental lab technician?
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Pennsylvania requires for your role with the Pennsylvania licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Scranton in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active dental health shortage designations that include Lackawanna 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 Scranton?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Aspen DentalErie, PA · 2 postings$32.50/ hr$30–$35
- 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
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2What they are offering now
Low$22Median$32.50High$35
3 Lab Tech postings with published pay in Pennsylvania, 1 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
- Dental Lab TechnicianPermanent$30.00–$35.00/ hour
- Dental Lab TechnicianPermanent$30.00–$35.00/ hour
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