Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in Delaware
The median dental lab technician earns $38,500 a year in Delaware ($18.51 an hour), with the middle half earning between $38,500 and $46,150.[1]
25th percentile
$38,500
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$38,500
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$46,150
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $38,500 per year or $18.51/hr at the median. Delaware runs about 22% lower than the national median.
The full pay range in Delaware
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 Delaware earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Delaware hourly | Delaware annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $18.47 | $38,410 | $17.62 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $18.51 | $38,500 | $19.43 | $40,420 |
| Median | $18.51 | $38,500 | $23.85 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $22.19 | $46,150 | $29.84 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $29.42 | $61,200 | $36.99 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $20.96 | $43,600 | $26.10 | $54,290 |
How Delaware compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $38,500 in Delaware vs. $49,610 nationally, $11,110 (22%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $38,410 vs. $36,660, 5% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $61,200 vs. $76,940, 20% lower.
Dental Lab Technician pay by metro area in Delaware
BLS publishes one Delaware metro area for this role.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $50,850 | $46,000–$75,090 | 640 |
What drives dental lab technician pay in Delaware
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 Delaware: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in Delaware?
The median annual wage for dental lab technicians in Delaware was $38,500 ($18.51 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $38,500 and $46,150. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $38,410 and the top 10% earned over $61,200.
Do dental lab technicians in Delaware earn more than the national median?
No. The Delaware median of $38,500 is lower than the U.S. median of $49,610. That is $11,110 (22%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
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