Dental Lab Technician salary in Texas
Dental Lab Technicians in Texas earn a median of $20.14 per hour, about $41,900 a year, 13% below the U.S. median of $23.23. The middle half earn between $17.56 and $24.43 per hour. The highest median among Texas metro areas is in Waco, TX, at $26.97 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $20.14median pay per hour
- $41,900median pay per year
- 1,690employed in Texas
- #40of 48 states by median pay
Dental Lab Technician pay in Texas: percentiles
| Level | Texas per hour | Texas per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $15.13 | $31,470 | $17.35 |
| Lower quartile | $17.56 | $36,520 | $18.87 |
| Median | $20.14 | $41,900 | $23.23 |
| Upper quartile | $24.43 | $50,810 | $29.96 |
| Top 10% | $36.04 | $74,960 | $37.83 |
Dental Lab Technician pay by metro area in Texas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Texas median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco, TX | $26.97 | $56,100 | 30 | 34% above | $29.14 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $21.80 | $45,340 | 530 | 8% above | $21.15 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $21.16 | $44,020 | 320 | 5% above | $21.45 |
| Tyler, TX | $20.98 | $43,630 | 40 | 4% above | $22.77 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $19.91 | $41,410 | 220 | 1% below | $21.02 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $19.31 | $40,160 | 200 | 4% below | $19.69 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Dental Lab Technician pay in states next to Texas
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $22.06 | $45,880 | 10% above Texas |
| Louisiana | $17.65 | $36,720 | 12% below Texas |
| New Mexico | $23.36 | $48,590 | 16% above Texas |
| Oklahoma | $23.31 | $48,480 | 16% above Texas |
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Common questions
How much does a dental lab technician make in Texas?
The median is $20.14 per hour, about $41,900 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $15.13 and the top 10% earn over $36.04 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Texas city pays dental lab technicians the most?
Among Texas metro areas, Waco, TX has the highest median at $26.97 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Texas rank for dental lab technician pay?
Texas ranks 40th of 48 states by median dental lab technician pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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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
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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.
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- Dental Lab TechPermanent$24.00–$28.00/ hour
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