Dental Lab Technician jobs in Bellingham, WA
The median dental lab technician pay in the Bellingham area is $27.99 per hour ($58,230 a year), with the typical range running from $22.50 to $37.57. That ranks 8th of 133 U.S. metro areas for dental lab technician pay, and 19th of 130 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Bellingham and what they pay.
- $27.99median pay per hour, Bellingham
- $22–$38typical range per hour
- 30dental lab technicians employed in the metro area
- 103cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Lab Technician pay in Bellingham, WA
The metro median is 3% above the Washington statewide median of $27.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour. BLS counts about 30 dental laboratory technicians employed in the Bellingham metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.56).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.46 | $36,320 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.50 | $46,800 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Median | $27.99 | $58,230 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $37.57 | $78,150 | 62% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $37.57 | $78,150 | 62% above U.S. median |
How Bellingham ranks
- 8th of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 19th of 130 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 3 Washington 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 Bellingham
- Overall prices in Bellingham run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $27.99 median hour buys what $27.09 buys at the national price level, 17% 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: $50,382
- Per month: $4,198
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bellingham metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Whatcom County
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Whatcom County (1 geographic, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville, WA | 49 mi | $27.39/hr | 76,209 |
| Everett, WA | 56 mi | $27.39/hr | 113,011 |
| Bothell, WA | 69 mi | $27.39/hr | 51,770 |
| Shoreline, WA | 69 mi | $27.39/hr | 66,251 |
| Kirkland, WA | 74 mi | $27.39/hr | 95,499 |
| Redmond, WA | 76 mi | $27.39/hr | 82,195 |
Dental Lab Technician jobs in Washington · Dental Lab Technician jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Washington
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Washington 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 Bellingham, WA?
Dental Lab Technicians in the Bellingham metro area have a median pay of $27.99 per hour, about $58,230 a year. The middle half earn between $22.50 and $37.57 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bellingham a good place for dental lab technicians once cost of living is counted?
Bellingham ranks 19th of 130 metro areas for dental lab technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 8th of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Bellingham as a dental lab technician?
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Bellingham in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active dental health shortage designations that include Whatcom 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 Bellingham?
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- Protea Dental StudioRedmond, WA · 1 wage offer$29.89/ hr$30–$30
- Min-N-Out Dental & Denture Service Corp.Federal Way, WA · 1 wage offer$19.77/ hr$20–$20
- Aspen DentalZanesville, OH · 3 postings$29.50/ hr$25–$33
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