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How much does a dental laboratory technician make in Grand Rapids?

$45,220a year

Median yearly pay for dental laboratory technicians in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area. That is $21.74 an hour or $3,768 a month.

Hourly
$21.74
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
126 of 142
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,470Median: $45,220Highest 10%: $64,480
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,470$18.50
25th$38,640$18.58
Median$45,220$21.74
75th$50,160$24.12
90th$64,480$31.00

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for dental laboratory technicians.

Detroit, MI$55,170
Dental Laboratory Technician salary in Michigan Dental Laboratory Technician salary in all states

Related jobs in Grand Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,330
Tool and Die Maker$64,650
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,560
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,770
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$53,570
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$52,520
Machinist$50,110
Food and Tobacco Roasting$49,970
Separating$49,830
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,780
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a dental laboratory technician make an hour in Grand Rapids?

The median hourly pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area is $21.74 ($45,220 a year).

Do dental laboratory technicians make more in Grand Rapids than the national average?

No: $45,220 against $49,610 nationally, 9% less.

How does Grand Rapids compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $49,570, so Grand Rapids pays 9% less.

Where does Grand Rapids rank for dental laboratory technician pay?

126 of 142 metro areas with data.

How much does a dental laboratory technician make starting out in Grand Rapids?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,480 or more.

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.