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How much does a dental laboratory technician make in Houston?

$46,880a year

Median yearly pay for dental laboratory technicians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $22.54 an hour or $3,907 a month.

Hourly
$22.54
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
113 of 142
Jobs in the area
310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,340Median: $46,880Highest 10%: $72,430
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,340$15.07
25th$37,040$17.81
Median$46,880$22.54
75th$62,490$30.04
90th$72,430$34.82

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for dental laboratory technicians.

Dallas, TX$48,010
San Antonio, TX$45,710
Austin, TX$41,430
Dental Laboratory Technician salary in Texas Dental Laboratory Technician salary in all states

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $22.54 ($46,880 a year).

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

No: $46,880 against $49,610 nationally, 6% less.

How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $46,330, so Houston pays 1% more.

Where does Houston rank for dental laboratory technician pay?

113 of 142 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,430 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.