Dental Laboratory Technicians pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for dental laboratory technicians is $23.50 an hour ($48,880 a year). About 610 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($49,610). Tennessee ranks 20th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dental laboratory technicians in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.56 | $36,520 |
| 25% of workers | $19.46 | $40,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.50 | $48,880 |
| 75% of workers | $30.07 | $62,540 |
| 90% of workers | $37.99 | $79,020 |
Dental Laboratory Technicians pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | $55,340 | 50 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $51,050 | 170 |
| Memphis | $50,590 | 130 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $48,880 | 70 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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)
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