Updated October 15, 2026

Dental Lab Technician salary in Washington

Dental Lab Technicians in Washington earn a median of $27.10 per hour, about $56,360 a year, 17% above the U.S. median of $23.23. The middle half earn between $23.22 and $31.05 per hour. The highest median among Washington metro areas is in Bellingham, WA, at $27.99 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.

Dental Lab Technician pay in Washington: percentiles

LevelWashington per hourWashington per yearU.S. per hour
Lowest 10%$19.90$41,390$17.35
Lower quartile$23.22$48,300$18.87
Median$27.10$56,360$23.23
Upper quartile$31.05$64,580$29.96
Top 10%$39.50$82,160$37.83

Dental Lab Technician pay by metro area in Washington

Metro areaMedian / hrMedian / yearEmployedvs Washington medianAfter cost of living
Bellingham, WA$27.99$58,230303% above$27.09
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$27.39$56,9604301% above$24.65
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$22.96$47,7507015% below$22.88

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 Washington

StateMedian / hrMedian / yearCompared with Washington
Idaho$22.96$47,75015% below Washington
Oregon$23.12$48,09015% below Washington

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Common questions

How much does a dental lab technician make in Washington?

The median is $27.10 per hour, about $56,360 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $19.90 and the top 10% earn over $39.50 (BLS, May 2024).

Which Washington city pays dental lab technicians the most?

Among Washington metro areas, Bellingham, WA has the highest median at $27.99 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.

Where does Washington rank for dental lab technician pay?

Washington ranks 7th 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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  • 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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