Dental Laboratory Technicians pay in Texas

In Texas, the median pay for dental laboratory technicians is $22.28 an hour ($46,330 a year). About 1,770 people work in this job there.

$22.28Median hourly pay

$35,790–$59,190Middle half of workers, yearly

1,770People in this job in Texas

That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($49,610). Texas ranks 39th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for dental laboratory technicians in Texas

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$14.98	$31,160
25% of workers	$17.21	$35,790
Half of workers (median)	$22.28	$46,330
75% of workers	$28.46	$59,190
90% of workers	$35.29	$73,400

Dental Laboratory Technicians pay in Texas metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington	$48,010	610
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands	$46,880	310
San Antonio-New Braunfels	$45,710	240
Tyler	$45,110	40
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos	$41,430	170
Waco	$36,490	40
Lubbock	$36,170	30

Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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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Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand	$38,170

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.