PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Dental Lab Tech
ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers · The Woodlands, TX
$24.00–$28.00/ hour
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Dental Lab Technician jobs in Little Elm, TX
Dental Lab Technicians in the Little Elm area earn a median of $21.80 per hour, about $45,340 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.72 and $30.39. That ranks 108th of 133 U.S. metro areas for dental lab technician pay, and 119th of 130 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Little Elm.
- $21.80median pay per hour, Dallas
- $18–$30typical range per hour
- 530dental lab technicians employed in the metro area
- 103cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Lab Technician pay in Little Elm, TX
The metro median is 8% above the Texas statewide median of $20.14 per hour. Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour. BLS counts about 530 dental laboratory technicians employed in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.60).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.53 | $36,460 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.72 | $36,860 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Median | $21.80 | $45,340 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.39 | $63,210 | 31% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $37.97 | $78,980 | 63% above U.S. median |
How Little Elm ranks
- 108th of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 119th of 130 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 6 Texas 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 Little Elm
- Overall prices in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 117.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $21.80 median hour buys what $21.15 buys at the national price level, 9% 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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Estimated weekly gross$785
- Per year: $39,240
- Per month: $3,270
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
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Dental health shortage areas in Denton County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Denton County (1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frisco, TX | 6 mi | $21.80/hr | 235,208 |
| Lewisville, TX | 10 mi | $21.80/hr | 135,983 |
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 Little Elm, TX?
Dental Lab Technicians in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area have a median pay of $21.80 per hour, about $45,340 a year. The middle half earn between $17.72 and $30.39 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Little Elm a good place for dental lab technicians once cost of living is counted?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranks 119th of 130 metro areas for dental lab technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 108th of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Little Elm 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 Little Elm in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Denton 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 Little Elm?
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Your Lab Tech pay reportLittle Elm, 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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