How much does a dental laboratory technician make in San Diego?
$50,910a year
Median yearly pay for dental laboratory technicians in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $24.48 an hour or $4,243 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.48
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,010Median: $50,910Highest 10%: $76,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,010 | $17.79 | |
| 25th | $45,790 | $22.01 | |
| Median | $50,910 | $24.48 | |
| 75th | $65,050 | $31.27 | |
| 90th | $76,940 | $36.99 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for dental laboratory technicians.
| San Francisco, CA | $60,940 |
| San Jose, CA | $60,510 |
| Riverside, CA | $57,020 |
| Sacramento, CA | $50,690 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $49,660 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $47,410 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $46,460 |
| Oxnard, CA | $46,300 |
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How much does a dental laboratory technician make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $24.48 ($50,910 a year).
Do dental laboratory technicians make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $50,910 against $49,610 nationally, 3% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $47,410, so San Diego pays 7% more.
Where does San Diego rank for dental laboratory technician pay?
49 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental laboratory technician make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,940 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.