Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in Colorado
The median dental lab technician earns $61,220 a year in Colorado ($29.44 an hour), with the middle half earning between $51,030 and $75,500.[1]
25th percentile
$51,030
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$61,220
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$75,500
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $61,220 per year or $29.44/hr at the median. Colorado runs about 23% higher than the national median.
The full pay range in Colorado
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 Colorado earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Colorado hourly | Colorado annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $22.93 | $47,690 | $17.62 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $24.54 | $51,030 | $19.43 | $40,420 |
| Median | $29.44 | $61,220 | $23.85 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $36.30 | $75,500 | $29.84 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $47.90 | $99,630 | $36.99 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $32.50 | $67,610 | $26.10 | $54,290 |
How many dental lab technicians work in Colorado
410
0.14
0.65
How Colorado compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $61,220 in Colorado vs. $49,610 nationally, $11,610 (23%) higher.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $47,690 vs. $36,660, 30% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $99,630 vs. $76,940, 29% higher.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): -10.3% in Colorado vs. -4.5% nationally.
Dental Lab Technician pay by metro area in Colorado
All 3 Colorado metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | $68,230 | $60,200–$81,540 | 60 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $61,220 | $51,030–$75,500 | 230 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $49,040 | $49,040–$58,890 | 30 |
Job outlook for dental lab technicians in Colorado
Colorado's official long-term projections expect employment of dental lab technicians to change 10.3% over 2024–2034, from 530 to 480 jobs, with about 60 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 Colorado
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 Colorado: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in Colorado?
The median annual wage for dental lab technicians in Colorado was $61,220 ($29.44 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $51,030 and $75,500. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $47,690 and the top 10% earned over $99,630.
Do dental lab technicians in Colorado earn more than the national median?
Yes. The Colorado median of $61,220 is higher than the U.S. median of $49,610. That is $11,610 (23%) higher. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Colorado metro area pays dental lab technicians the most?
Among the 3 Colorado metro areas with published BLS data, Colorado Springs has the highest median at $68,230 a year. Fort Collins-Loveland has the lowest, at $49,040.
How many dental lab technicians work in Colorado?
BLS estimates 410 dental lab technicians were employed in Colorado in May 2025. That is 0.14 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.65, meaning the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental lab technicians growing in Colorado?
Colorado's official long-term projections expect employment of dental lab technicians to change 10.3% over 2024–2034, from 530 to 480 jobs. That works out to about 60 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, Colorado long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dental Laboratory Technicians