Dental Lab Technician jobs in Norfolk, VA
Dental Lab Technicians in the Norfolk area earn a median of $24.17 per hour, about $50,280 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.72 and $32.60. That ranks 38th of 133 U.S. metro areas for dental lab technician pay, and 51st of 130 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Norfolk.
- $24.17median pay per hour, Virginia Beach
- $19–$33typical range per hour
- 260dental lab technicians employed in the metro area
- 98cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Lab Technician pay in Norfolk, VA
The metro median is 4% above the Virginia statewide median of $23.32 per hour. Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour. BLS counts about 260 dental laboratory technicians employed in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.58).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.48 | $36,360 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.72 | $38,940 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $24.17 | $50,280 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $32.60 | $67,810 | 40% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $37.03 | $77,020 | 59% above U.S. median |
How Norfolk ranks
- 38th of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 51st of 130 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 3 Virginia 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 Norfolk
- Overall prices in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $24.17 median hour buys what $24.68 buys at the national price level, 6% 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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- Per year: $43,506
- Per month: $3,626
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Norfolk city
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Norfolk city (1 geographic). The highest-scoring one rates 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth, VA | 8 mi | $24.17/hr | 96,482 |
| Hampton, VA | 9 mi | $24.17/hr | 137,596 |
| Richmond, VA | 80 mi | $22.47/hr | 233,655 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 109 mi | $23.78/hr | 54,541 |
| Greenville, NC | 111 mi | $23.78/hr | 95,138 |
| Alexandria, VA | 139 mi | $27.76/hr | 159,102 |
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 Norfolk
Norfolk city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dental lab technicians make in Norfolk, VA?
Dental Lab Technicians in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area have a median pay of $24.17 per hour, about $50,280 a year. The middle half earn between $18.72 and $32.60 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Norfolk a good place for dental lab technicians once cost of living is counted?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk ranks 51st of 130 metro areas for dental lab technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 38th of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Norfolk 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 Norfolk in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Norfolk 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 Norfolk?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Norfolk and across Virginia. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Norfolk.
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Your Lab Tech pay reportNorfolk, VA · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- 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
- Artifex, IncAlexandria, VA · 1 wage offer$31.30/ hr$31–$31
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
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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