Dental Laboratory Technicians pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for dental laboratory technicians is $23.83 an hour ($49,570 a year). About 1,180 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($49,610). Michigan ranks 17th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dental laboratory technicians in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.06 | $37,560 |
| 25% of workers | $21.49 | $44,690 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.83 | $49,570 |
| 75% of workers | $29.86 | $62,100 |
| 90% of workers | $37.22 | $77,420 |
Dental Laboratory Technicians pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $61,370 | 30 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $55,170 | 490 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $47,770 | 40 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $45,220 | 170 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Dental Assistants | $48,820 |
| Dental Hygienists | $83,790 |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | $60,680 |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $45,250 |
| Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | $44,430 |
| Furniture Finishers | $45,260 |
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | $44,490 |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | $41,690 |
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