Dental Laboratory Technicians pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for dental laboratory technicians is $23.85 an hour ($49,610 a year). About 34,410 people work in this job there.
Pay range for dental laboratory technicians in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.62 | $36,660 |
| 25% of workers | $19.43 | $40,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.85 | $49,610 |
| 75% of workers | $29.84 | $62,070 |
| 90% of workers | $36.99 | $76,940 |
Best-paying states for dental laboratory technicians
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $72,800 | 440 |
| North Dakota | $67,580 | 60 |
| Maine | $64,020 | 120 |
| Colorado | $61,220 | 410 |
| New Hampshire | $60,610 | 120 |
| Florida | $59,790 | 2,330 |
| Nebraska | $58,590 | 190 |
| Kansas | $56,790 | 570 |
| Washington | $56,400 | 670 |
| Minnesota | $56,090 | 390 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $45,760
- Arizona · $47,930
- Arkansas · $49,960
- California · $47,410
- Florida · $59,790
- Georgia · $49,310
- Illinois · $51,380
- Indiana · $49,920
- Kansas · $56,790
- Maryland · $47,850
- Michigan · $49,570
- Missouri · $46,870
- New Jersey · $47,270
- New York · $52,460
- North Carolina · $49,700
- Ohio · $48,480
- Oregon · $48,800
- Pennsylvania · $49,280
- Tennessee · $48,880
- Texas · $46,330
- Utah · $47,110
- Virginia · $51,900
- Washington · $56,400
- Wisconsin · $47,170
Education, experience and outlook for dental laboratory technicians
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -5.9% over ten years, declining · about 3,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Dental Assistants | $48,070 |
| Dental Hygienists | $98,100 |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | $61,660 |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $46,170 |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians | $39,460 |
| Calibration Technologists and Technicians | $67,820 |
| Furniture Finishers | $44,540 |
| Medical Appliance Technicians | $48,030 |
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