Dental Laboratory Technicians pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for dental laboratory technicians is $23.69 an hour ($49,280 a year). About 930 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($49,610). Pennsylvania ranks 19th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dental laboratory technicians in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.23 | $31,680 |
| 25% of workers | $19.35 | $40,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.69 | $49,280 |
| 75% of workers | $34.20 | $71,130 |
| 90% of workers | $40.66 | $84,570 |
Dental Laboratory Technicians pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $76,170 | 0 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $50,850 | 640 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $49,920 | 60 |
| Reading | $49,550 | 40 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $49,110 | 60 |
| Pittsburgh | $49,060 | 220 |
| Lancaster | $48,710 | 70 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Dental Assistants | $47,930 |
| Dental Hygienists | $80,610 |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $45,310 |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | $62,890 |
| Furniture Finishers | $47,450 |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians | $37,680 |
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | $48,320 |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | $44,480 |
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