Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary by State
Nationally, the median dental lab technician earns $49,610 a year ($23.85 an hour).[1] Pick a state for local pay, ranges, and metro areas.
The national pay range
| Percentile | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $17.62 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $19.43 | $40,420 |
| Median | $23.85 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $29.84 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $36.99 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $26.10 | $54,290 |
34,410
Dental Lab Technician pay in every state
Ranked by median annual wage. Location quotient compares the role's share of jobs in the state to the national share (1.00 = the same).[2] Growth is each state's official 2024–2034 projection.[3]
| State | Median | Middle half | Employed | Location quotient | Growth 2024–2034 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $72,800 | $60,960–$79,110 | 440 | 0.55 | -3.7% |
| North Dakota | $67,580 | $57,970–$68,380 | 60 | 0.67 | -2.9% |
| Maine | $64,020 | $51,810–$72,800 | 120 | 0.88 | -9.9% |
| Colorado | $61,220 | $51,030–$75,500 | 410 | 0.65 | -10.3% |
| New Hampshire | $60,610 | $51,410–$62,120 | 120 | 0.78 | -10.4% |
| Florida | $59,790 | $47,430–$72,800 | 2,330 | 1.06 | -3.6% |
| Nebraska | $58,590 | $49,990–$61,940 | 190 | 0.83 | -1.4% |
| Kansas | $56,790 | $48,180–$73,350 | 570 | 1.78 | -6.9% |
| Washington | $56,400 | $47,830–$67,810 | 670 | 0.86 | -7.9% |
| Minnesota | $56,090 | $47,670–$61,310 | 390 | 0.59 | -8.5% |
| New York | $52,460 | $47,080–$61,540 | 1,890 | 0.88 | -18% |
| Virginia | $51,900 | $44,220–$75,160 | 1,050 | 1.16 | -10.9% |
| Illinois | $51,380 | $48,430–$54,890 | 2,030 | 1.50 | -5% |
| Arkansas | $49,960 | $37,760–$50,660 | 840 | 2.93 | 7.5% |
| Indiana | $49,920 | $43,230–$61,270 | 680 | 0.95 | -2.7% |
| North Carolina | $49,700 | $38,990–$61,500 | 990 | 0.91 | -8.8% |
| Michigan | $49,570 | $44,690–$62,100 | 1,180 | 1.22 | -4.3% |
| Georgia | $49,310 | $42,820–$63,160 | 1,460 | 1.35 | -2.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $49,280 | $40,240–$71,130 | 930 | 0.69 | -7.3% |
| Tennessee | $48,880 | $40,470–$62,540 | 610 | 0.84 | -9% |
| Oregon | $48,800 | $37,420–$60,890 | 570 | 1.31 | 1.3% |
| Oklahoma | $48,670 | $36,190–$63,140 | 250 | 0.65 | -9.5% |
| Ohio | $48,480 | $40,530–$61,750 | 1,160 | 0.94 | -14.9% |
| South Dakota | $48,370 | $44,530–$57,020 | 120 | 1.16 | -2.5% |
| Nevada | $48,190 | $36,860–$64,780 | 200 | 0.59 | 24.7% |
| Arizona | $47,930 | $41,550–$59,570 | 950 | 1.32 | 10.8% |
| Maryland | $47,850 | $45,820–$63,170 | 590 | 0.97 | 1.3% |
| Mississippi | $47,770 | $30,130–$61,040 | 140 | 0.55 | 0% |
| West Virginia | $47,740 | $37,220–$55,350 | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Montana | $47,560 | $45,280–$56,020 | 110 | 0.96 | -2.8% |
| Iowa | $47,520 | $38,890–$58,170 | 380 | 1.11 | -1% |
| California | $47,410 | $39,190–$60,750 | 4,480 | 1.11 | -2.1% |
| Idaho | $47,380 | $43,140–$69,820 | 370 | 1.94 | 17.3% |
| New Jersey | $47,270 | $37,340–$69,770 | 780 | 0.82 | -4.1% |
| Wisconsin | $47,170 | $38,390–$59,800 | 800 | 1.23 | -4.5% |
| Utah | $47,110 | $38,980–$60,630 | 1,300 | 3.39 | -5.2% |
| Missouri | $46,870 | $40,790–$64,760 | 740 | 1.14 | -1.4% |
| Kentucky | $46,770 | $37,990–$57,020 | 420 | 0.96 | 3.2% |
| Texas | $46,330 | $35,790–$59,190 | 1,770 | 0.57 | -1.7% |
| Alabama | $45,760 | $37,720–$50,080 | 1,050 | 2.24 | 9.7% |
| Rhode Island | $45,320 | $44,580–$62,400 | Not published | Not published | -40.4% |
| Hawaii | $45,300 | $37,860–$49,130 | 120 | 0.84 | 3.6% |
| New Mexico | $45,300 | $37,470–$54,480 | 130 | 0.65 | -16.4% |
| Delaware | $38,500 | $38,500–$46,150 | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Louisiana | $38,490 | $29,960–$54,430 | 330 | 0.78 | 0.9% |
| South Carolina | $37,170 | $31,230–$55,080 | 260 | 0.51 | -4.1% |
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Dental Lab Technician salary: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make?
The U.S. median annual wage for dental lab technicians was $49,610 ($23.85 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $40,420 and $62,070. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $36,660 and the top 10% earned over $76,940.
Which states pay dental lab technicians the most?
By BLS median annual wage, the top three are Massachusetts ($72,800), North Dakota ($67,580) and Maine ($64,020). Figures are not adjusted for cost of living.
How many dental lab technicians are there in the U.S.?
BLS estimates 34,410 dental lab technicians were employed in May 2025. The count excludes the self-employed.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Dental Laboratory Technicians (51-9081)
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, state long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dental Laboratory Technicians