Dental Lab Technician salary
The median dental lab technician pay is $29.75 per hour, or about $61,880 a year, based on 24 postings with published pay from 3 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 24roles with published pay
- $29.75median pay per hour
- $25–$35typical published range
- 3employers hiring
Pay percentiles, per hour and per year
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $24.25 | $50,440 |
| 25th percentile | $27.50 | $57,200 |
| Median | $29.75 | $61,880 |
| 75th percentile | $32.50 | $67,600 |
| 90th percentile | $35.25 | $73,320 |
Dental Lab Technician salary by state, BLS data
Nationally the BLS median is $23.23 per hour, about $48,310 a year, across 33,920 workers. Pick a state for its metro areas, rankings and open roles.
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $28.50 | $59,270 | 280 |
| Alaska | $28.44 | $59,150 | 30 |
| Rhode Island | $27.65 | $57,520 | 50 |
| Minnesota | $27.49 | $57,180 | 440 |
| Florida | $27.36 | $56,910 | 2,170 |
| North Dakota | $27.18 | $56,540 | 70 |
| Washington | $27.10 | $56,360 | 830 |
| Vermont | $27.00 | $56,160 | 50 |
| Maine | $26.93 | $56,020 | 100 |
| New Hampshire | $26.77 | $55,670 | 170 |
| New York | $26.03 | $54,140 | 2,130 |
| Connecticut | $24.75 | $51,480 | 60 |
| Nevada | $24.34 | $50,620 | 190 |
| Montana | $24.30 | $50,540 | 170 |
| Illinois | $24.28 | $50,500 | 1,440 |
| Maryland | $23.97 | $49,850 | 370 |
| Pennsylvania | $23.92 | $49,750 | 1,100 |
| Kansas | $23.86 | $49,620 | 520 |
| North Carolina | $23.78 | $49,460 | 860 |
| Nebraska | $23.64 | $49,170 | 270 |
| New Jersey | $23.45 | $48,780 | 940 |
| Michigan | $23.42 | $48,720 | 1,290 |
| New Mexico | $23.36 | $48,590 | 160 |
| Iowa | $23.34 | $48,560 | 380 |
| Virginia | $23.32 | $48,510 | 1,020 |
| California | $23.31 | $48,480 | 3,950 |
| Oklahoma | $23.31 | $48,480 | 420 |
| Georgia | $23.29 | $48,440 | 1,380 |
| Ohio | $23.20 | $48,250 | 1,110 |
| Oregon | $23.12 | $48,090 | 660 |
| Idaho | $22.96 | $47,750 | 280 |
| Arizona | $22.87 | $47,560 | 930 |
| Indiana | $22.78 | $47,370 | 730 |
| Wisconsin | $22.72 | $47,250 | 810 |
| Missouri | $22.55 | $46,900 | 1,000 |
| Arkansas | $22.06 | $45,880 | 650 |
| Utah | $22.00 | $45,770 | 1,170 |
| South Dakota | $21.45 | $44,610 | 70 |
| Tennessee | $21.14 | $43,970 | 770 |
| Texas | $20.14 | $41,900 | 1,690 |
| Kentucky | $20.08 | $41,760 | 290 |
| Hawaii | $20.00 | $41,600 | 130 |
| Alabama | $19.70 | $40,980 | 1,090 |
| South Carolina | $19.19 | $39,920 | 330 |
| Mississippi | $17.98 | $37,390 | 160 |
| Delaware | $17.94 | $37,320 | 0 |
| West Virginia | $17.77 | $36,970 | 100 |
| Louisiana | $17.65 | $36,720 | 340 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Laboratory Technicians.
Highest-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $31.15 | $64,780 | 130 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $30.61 | $63,660 | 40 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $30.05 | $62,490 | 70 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $29.47 | $61,290 | 40 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $28.19 | $58,640 | 440 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $28.08 | $58,400 | 180 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $28.02 | $58,280 | 320 |
| Bellingham, WA | $27.99 | $58,230 | 30 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $27.97 | $58,180 | 70 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $27.88 | $57,980 | 240 |
Dental Lab Technician pay by state
| State | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $32.50 | $67,600 |
| Florida | 3 | $30.50 | $63,440 |
| Ohio | 3 | $29.50 | $61,360 |
Dental Lab Technician wage offers in federal filings
What employers reported they would pay, alongside what they publish.
| State | Wage offers | Typical range / hr | Median / hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $24–$32 | $28.21 |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026: 31 distinct offers, median $28.90 per hour. They are not job postings. The table lists states with at least 5 offers.
Who pays what
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $36.02 | $74,922 |
| Aspen Dental | 15 | $30 | $62,400 |
| ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers | 8 | $29 | $60,320 |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
Method
Figures are the midpoints of pay ranges that employers published in 24 postings from 3 employers, collected October 15, 2026. They are not survey estimates and do not include overtime or bonuses.
Common questions
How much does a dental lab technician make?
The median dental lab technician pay across 24 postings with published pay is $29.75 per hour, about $61,880 a year. Half of the postings fall between $28 and $32 per hour.
Which states pay dental lab technicians the most?
Among states with at least 3 postings, the highest medians are Pennsylvania ($32.50/hr), Florida ($30.50/hr), Ohio ($29.50/hr).
What do dental lab technicians get paid at other employers in the US?
- Aspen DentalErie, PA$32.50/hr
- Aspen DentalZanesville, OH$29.50/hr
- ClearChoice Dental Implant CentersWest Palm Beach, FL$36.50/hr
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