Dental Lab Technician jobs in Lebanon, TN
Dental Lab Technicians in the Lebanon area earn a median of $21.14 per hour, about $43,970 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $19.09 and $27.61. That ranks 117th of 133 U.S. metro areas for dental lab technician pay, and 109th of 130 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lebanon.
- $21.14median pay per hour, Nashville
- $19–$28typical range per hour
- 240dental lab technicians employed in the metro area
- 96cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Lab Technician pay in Lebanon, TN
The metro median is in line with the Tennessee statewide median of $21.14 per hour. Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour. BLS counts about 240 dental laboratory technicians employed in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.71 | $38,920 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $19.09 | $39,710 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $21.14 | $43,970 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $27.61 | $57,430 | 19% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $39.09 | $81,310 | 68% above U.S. median |
How Lebanon ranks
- 117th of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 109th of 130 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 5 Tennessee 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 Lebanon
- Overall prices in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $21.14 median hour buys what $21.94 buys at the national price level, 6% below 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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- Per year: $38,052
- Per month: $3,171
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental Lab Technician pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin, TN | 14 mi | $21.14/hr | 52,489 |
| Hendersonville, TN | 16 mi | $21.14/hr | 63,947 |
| Bowling Green, KY | 54 mi | $20.08/hr | 79,076 |
| Chattanooga, TN | 100 mi | $21.62/hr | 191,496 |
| Huntsville, AL | 105 mi | $18.16/hr | 230,402 |
| Madison, AL | 106 mi | $18.16/hr | 64,029 |
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License and tax basics in Tennessee
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do dental lab technicians make in Lebanon, TN?
Dental Lab Technicians in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area have a median pay of $21.14 per hour, about $43,970 a year. The middle half earn between $19.09 and $27.61 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lebanon a good place for dental lab technicians once cost of living is counted?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin ranks 109th of 130 metro areas for dental lab technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 117th of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Lebanon as a dental lab technician?
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Does Valorem Health place dental lab technicians in Lebanon?
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- 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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