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How much does a dental laboratory technician make in Nashville?

$51,050a year

Median yearly pay for dental laboratory technicians in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $24.54 an hour or $4,254 a month.

Hourly
$24.54
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
47 of 142
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,220Median: $51,050Highest 10%: $79,160
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,220$19.34
25th$44,150$21.23
Median$51,050$24.54
75th$68,080$32.73
90th$79,160$38.06

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for dental laboratory technicians.

Knoxville, TN$55,340
Memphis, TN$50,590
Kingsport, TN$48,880
Dental Laboratory Technician salary in Tennessee 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 Nashville?

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $24.54 ($51,050 a year).

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

Yes: $51,050 against $49,610 nationally, 3% more.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $48,880, so Nashville pays 4% more.

Where does Nashville rank for dental laboratory technician pay?

47 of 142 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,160 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.