How much does a dental laboratory technician make in California?
$47,410a year
Median yearly pay for dental laboratory technicians in California. That is $22.79 an hour or $3,951 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.79
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 4,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,660Median: $47,410Highest 10%: $74,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,660 | $17.63 | |
| 25th | $39,190 | $18.84 | |
| Median | $47,410 | $22.79 | |
| 75th | $60,750 | $29.21 | |
| 90th | $74,200 | $35.67 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Rosa, CA | $65,500 |
| San Francisco, CA | $60,940 |
| San Jose, CA | $60,510 |
| Stockton, CA | $59,110 |
| Riverside, CA | $57,020 |
| San Diego, CA | $50,910 |
| Sacramento, CA | $50,690 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $49,660 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $47,410 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $46,460 |
| Oxnard, CA | $46,300 |
| Fresno, CA | $45,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental laboratory technicians.
| 29. West Virginia | $47,740 |
| 30. Montana | $47,560 |
| 31. Iowa | $47,520 |
| 32. California | $47,410 |
| 33. Idaho | $47,380 |
| 34. New Jersey | $47,270 |
| 35. Wisconsin | $47,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental laboratory technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $22.79 ($47,410 a year).
Do dental laboratory technicians make more in California than the national average?
No: $47,410 against $49,610 nationally, 4% less.
Where does California rank for dental laboratory technician pay?
California ranks 32 of 46 states.
Which city in California pays dental laboratory technicians the most?
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA, with a median of $65,500 a year.
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.