Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in Tucson
The median dental lab technician earns $45,190 a year in the Tucson metro, with the middle half between $39,430 and $50,680.[1]
25th percentile
$39,430
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$45,190
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$50,680
Upper end of the middle half
Tucson runs about 6% lower than the Arizona median and ranks 2nd of 3 Arizona metros. It is about 9% lower than the national median.
Tucson pay range vs. Arizona and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Arizona annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,660 | $36,530 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $39,430 | $41,550 | $40,420 |
| Median | $45,190 | $47,930 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $50,680 | $59,570 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $63,870 | $77,840 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $47,470 | $53,610 | $54,290 |
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Dental Lab Technician salary in Tucson: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in Tucson?
The median dental lab technician salary in the Tucson metro area is $45,190, with the middle half earning between $39,430 and $50,680 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $35,660 at the 10th percentile to $63,870 at the 90th.
Is Tucson higher or lower than the rest of Arizona?
Tucson runs about 6% lower than the Arizona state median for dental lab technicians. It ranks 2nd of 3 Arizona metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Tucson compare nationally?
Dental Lab Technician pay in Tucson is about 9% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental lab technicians work in the Tucson area?
BLS estimates 110 dental lab technicians were employed in the Tucson metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.31, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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