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Dental Lab Technician jobs in Alexandria, VA
The median dental lab technician pay in the Alexandria area is $27.76 per hour ($57,740 a year), with the typical range running from $21.97 to $37.96. That ranks 13th of 133 U.S. metro areas for dental lab technician pay, and 32nd of 130 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Alexandria and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Alexandria.
- $27.76median pay per hour, Washington
- $22–$38typical range per hour
- 480dental lab technicians employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 19% above the Virginia statewide median of $23.32 per hour. Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour. BLS counts about 480 dental laboratory technicians employed in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.70).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.06 | $37,560 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.97 | $45,700 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Median | $27.76 | $57,740 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $37.96 | $78,960 | 63% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $52.23 | $108,640 | 125% above U.S. median |
How Alexandria ranks
- 13th of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 32nd of 130 after adjusting for local prices
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 Alexandria
- Overall prices in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria run 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $27.76 median hour buys what $25.50 buys at the national price level, 10% 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 Alexandria paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$999
- Per year: $49,968
- Per month: $4,164
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Alexandria city
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Alexandria city (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | 7 mi | $27.76/hr | 702,250 |
| Rockville, MD | 19 mi | $27.76/hr | 68,417 |
| Baltimore, MD | 42 mi | $23.05/hr | 568,271 |
| Richmond, VA | 92 mi | $22.47/hr | 233,655 |
| Lancaster, PA | 94 mi | $23.42/hr | 58,441 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 100 mi | $23.32/hr | 51,164 |
Dental Lab Technician jobs in Virginia · Dental Lab Technician jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Virginia
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Alexandria
Alexandria city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dental lab technicians make in Alexandria, VA?
Dental Lab Technicians in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area have a median pay of $27.76 per hour, about $57,740 a year. The middle half earn between $21.97 and $37.96 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Alexandria a good place for dental lab technicians once cost of living is counted?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ranks 32nd of 130 metro areas for dental lab technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 13th of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring dental lab technicians in Alexandria?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Alexandria.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Alexandria as a dental lab technician?
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Alexandria in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Alexandria city. 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 Alexandria?
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Your Lab Tech pay reportAlexandria, VA · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Artifex, IncAlexandria, VA · 1 wage offer$31.30/ hr$31–$31
- Protech Dental Lab, IncReston, VA · 1 wage offer$40.42/ hr$40–$40
- Snehal Patel DDS MD PCLorton, VA · 1 wage offer$40.42/ hr$40–$40
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$26Median$35.86High$40
4 employer-reported wage offers for Lab Tech in federal filings in Virginia, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open Lab Tech roles
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