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Dental Lab Tech
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · The Woodlands, TX
$24.00–$28.00/ hour
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Dental Lab Technician jobs in Killeen, TX
Pay for dental lab technicians in Texas centers on $20.14 per hour, or about $41,900 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.56 and the upper quarter over $24.43. That is 13% below the U.S. median of $23.23 per hour. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Killeen.
- $20.14median pay per hour, Texas
- $18–$24typical range per hour
- 91cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Lab Technician pay in Killeen, TX
Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour. BLS counts about 1,690 dental laboratory technicians employed in Texas.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $15.13 | $31,470 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.56 | $36,520 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Median | $20.14 | $41,900 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $24.43 | $50,810 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $36.04 | $74,960 | 55% 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 Killeen
- Overall prices in Killeen-Temple run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 22% below the U.S. average (index 77.9).
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$725
- Per year: $36,252
- Per month: $3,021
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
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Dental health shortage areas in Bell County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Bell County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple, TX | 20 mi | $20.14/hr | 96,267 |
| Georgetown, TX | 28 mi | $19.31/hr | 101,344 |
| Leander, TX | 36 mi | $19.31/hr | 87,511 |
| Round Rock, TX | 38 mi | $19.31/hr | 135,359 |
| Cedar Park, TX | 40 mi | $19.31/hr | 78,380 |
| Pflugerville, TX | 44 mi | $19.31/hr | 66,819 |
Dental Lab Technician jobs in Texas · Dental Lab Technician jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Texas
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Texas 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 Killeen, TX?
Dental Lab Technicians in Texas have a median pay of $20.14 per hour, about $41,900 a year. The middle half earn between $17.56 and $24.43 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Do I need a Texas license to work in Killeen as a dental lab technician?
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Killeen in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Bell 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 Killeen?
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Your Lab Tech pay reportKilleen, TX · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Dental Logic, Inc.Port Neches, TX · 1 wage offer$31.25/ hr$31–$31
- Bahman Hakim DDS LLCHouston, TX · 1 wage offer$28.32/ hr$28–$28
- Sabines Group IncHouston, TX · 1 wage offer$28.28/ hr$28–$28
- CRN Dental Technology, Inc.Austin, TX · 1 wage offer$20.73/ hr$21–$21
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$23Median$28.30High$31
4 employer-reported wage offers for Lab Tech in federal filings in Texas, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 1 Lab Tech roles
- Dental Lab TechPermanent$24.00–$28.00/ hour
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