Dental Laboratory Technicians pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for dental laboratory technicians is $23.90 an hour ($49,700 a year). About 990 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($49,610). North Carolina ranks 16th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dental laboratory technicians in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.59 | $36,580 |
| 25% of workers | $18.75 | $38,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.90 | $49,700 |
| 75% of workers | $29.57 | $61,500 |
| 90% of workers | $36.38 | $75,660 |
Dental Laboratory Technicians pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary | $51,110 | 100 |
| Asheville | $50,440 | 70 |
| Winston-Salem | $50,230 | 40 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $48,810 | 40 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $48,550 | 120 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $47,080 | 320 |
| Wilmington | $38,990 | 50 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Dental Assistants | $50,380 |
| Dental Hygienists | $97,850 |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | $59,190 |
| Furniture Finishers | $39,920 |
| Medical Appliance Technicians | $54,650 |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $38,190 |
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | $46,430 |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | $41,150 |
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