How much does a dental laboratory technician make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $23.85 an hour or $4,134 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.85
- Average (mean)
- $54,290
- Jobs
- 34,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,660 | $17.63 | |
| 25th | $40,420 | $19.43 | |
| Median | $49,610 | $23.85 | |
| 75th | $62,070 | $29.84 | |
| 90th | $76,940 | $36.99 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Massachusetts | $72,800 |
| North Dakota | $67,580 |
| Maine | $64,020 |
| Colorado | $61,220 |
| New Hampshire | $60,610 |
| Florida | $59,790 |
| Nebraska | $58,590 |
| Kansas | $56,790 |
| Washington | $56,400 |
| Minnesota | $56,090 |
| New York | $52,460 |
| Virginia | $51,900 |
| Illinois | $51,380 |
| Arkansas | $49,960 |
| Indiana | $49,920 |
| North Carolina | $49,700 |
| Michigan | $49,570 |
| Georgia | $49,310 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,280 |
| Tennessee | $48,880 |
| Oregon | $48,800 |
| Oklahoma | $48,670 |
| Ohio | $48,480 |
| South Dakota | $48,370 |
| Nevada | $48,190 |
| Arizona | $47,930 |
| Maryland | $47,850 |
| Mississippi | $47,770 |
| West Virginia | $47,740 |
| Montana | $47,560 |
| Iowa | $47,520 |
| California | $47,410 |
| Idaho | $47,380 |
| New Jersey | $47,270 |
| Wisconsin | $47,170 |
| Utah | $47,110 |
| Missouri | $46,870 |
| Kentucky | $46,770 |
| Texas | $46,330 |
| Alabama | $45,760 |
| Rhode Island | $45,320 |
| Hawaii | $45,300 |
| New Mexico | $45,300 |
| Delaware | $38,500 |
| Louisiana | $38,490 |
| South Carolina | $37,170 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cape Coral, FL | $78,010 |
| Scranton, PA | $76,170 |
| Boston, MA | $75,480 |
| Deltona, FL | $68,640 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $68,230 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $65,500 |
| Portland, ME | $64,020 |
| Worcester, MA | $63,730 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $61,370 |
| North Port, FL | $61,360 |
| Washington, DC | $61,250 |
| Denver, CO | $61,220 |
| San Francisco, CA | $60,940 |
| Manchester, NH | $60,600 |
| Naples, FL | $60,560 |
In other countries
Dental Laboratory Technician belongs to the international group "Medical and dental prosthetic technicians".
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- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$48,990
- Cutter and Trimmer$38,020
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$46,570
- Extruding$45,760
- Furnace$48,040
- Inspector$48,570
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental laboratory technician make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $23.85 ($49,610 a year).
How much does a dental laboratory technician make a month?
About $4,134 a month before tax, based on a median of $49,610 a year.
How much does a dental laboratory technician make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,660 or less a year ($17.63 an hour); the top 10% make $76,940 or more.
Which state pays dental laboratory technicians the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $72,800 a year, followed by North Dakota ($67,580) and Maine ($64,020).
Which city pays dental laboratory technicians the most?
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL, with a median of $78,010 a year.
How many dental laboratory technicians are there in the United States?
About 34,410 people work as dental laboratory technicians.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.