Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in Arizona
The median dental lab technician earns $47,930 a year in Arizona ($23.04 an hour), with the middle half earning between $41,550 and $59,570.[1]
25th percentile
$41,550
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,930
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$59,570
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $47,930 per year or $23.04/hr at the median. Arizona runs about 3% lower than the national median.
The full pay range in Arizona
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dental lab technicians in Arizona earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Arizona hourly | Arizona annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $17.56 | $36,530 | $17.62 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $19.97 | $41,550 | $19.43 | $40,420 |
| Median | $23.04 | $47,930 | $23.85 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $28.64 | $59,570 | $29.84 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $37.42 | $77,840 | $36.99 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $25.77 | $53,610 | $26.10 | $54,290 |
How many dental lab technicians work in Arizona
950
0.29
1.32
How Arizona compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $47,930 in Arizona vs. $49,610 nationally, $1,680 (3%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $36,530 vs. $36,660, about the same.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $77,840 vs. $76,940, 1% higher.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 10.8% in Arizona vs. -4.5% nationally.
Dental Lab Technician pay by metro area in Arizona
All 3 Arizona metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $49,260 | $44,030–$62,460 | 690 |
| Tucson | $45,190 | $39,430–$50,680 | 110 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $40,200 | $36,530–$47,410 | 60 |
Job outlook for dental lab technicians in Arizona
Arizona's official long-term projections expect employment of dental lab technicians to grow 10.8% over 2024–2034, from 950 to 1,060 jobs, with about 130 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is -4.5%.
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dental lab technician pay in Arizona
Pay for a dental lab technician depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dental Lab Technician salary in Arizona: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in Arizona?
The median annual wage for dental lab technicians in Arizona was $47,930 ($23.04 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $41,550 and $59,570. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $36,530 and the top 10% earned over $77,840.
Do dental lab technicians in Arizona earn more than the national median?
No. The Arizona median of $47,930 is lower than the U.S. median of $49,610. That is $1,680 (3%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Arizona metro area pays dental lab technicians the most?
Among the 3 Arizona metro areas with published BLS data, Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler has the highest median at $49,260 a year. Lake Havasu City-Kingman has the lowest, at $40,200.
How many dental lab technicians work in Arizona?
BLS estimates 950 dental lab technicians were employed in Arizona in May 2025. That is 0.29 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 1.32, meaning the role is more concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental lab technicians growing in Arizona?
Arizona's official long-term projections expect employment of dental lab technicians to grow 10.8% over 2024–2034, from 950 to 1,060 jobs. That works out to about 130 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is -4.5%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Dental Laboratory Technicians (51-9081), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, Arizona long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dental Laboratory Technicians