Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in Florida
The median dental lab technician earns $59,790 a year in Florida ($28.74 an hour), with the middle half earning between $47,430 and $72,800.[1]
25th percentile
$47,430
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$59,790
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$72,800
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $59,790 per year or $28.74/hr at the median. Florida runs about 21% higher than the national median.
The full pay range in Florida
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 Florida earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Florida hourly | Florida annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $17.67 | $36,750 | $17.62 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $22.80 | $47,430 | $19.43 | $40,420 |
| Median | $28.74 | $59,790 | $23.85 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $35.00 | $72,800 | $29.84 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $37.51 | $78,010 | $36.99 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $28.61 | $59,520 | $26.10 | $54,290 |
How many dental lab technicians work in Florida
2,330
0.23
1.06
How Florida compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $59,790 in Florida vs. $49,610 nationally, $10,180 (21%) higher.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $36,750 vs. $36,660, about the same.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $78,010 vs. $76,940, 1% higher.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): -3.6% in Florida vs. -4.5% nationally.
Dental Lab Technician pay by metro area in Florida
All 12 Florida metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $78,010 | $60,940–$78,010 | 110 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $68,640 | $51,280–$70,540 | 40 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $61,360 | $49,650–$64,920 | 100 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $60,560 | $48,850–$75,410 | 50 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $59,940 | $48,100–$69,410 | 590 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $59,920 | $47,550–$72,800 | 520 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $59,730 | $47,410–$74,490 | 80 |
| Jacksonville | $58,880 | $45,610–$68,410 | 130 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $58,040 | $34,360–$72,190 | 70 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $52,880 | $44,890–$62,000 | 80 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $51,220 | $46,380–$60,930 | 270 |
| Tallahassee | $50,540 | $47,380–$65,560 | 30 |
Job outlook for dental lab technicians in Florida
Florida's official long-term projections expect employment of dental lab technicians to change 3.6% over 2024–2034, from 2,100 to 2,030 jobs, with about 240 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 Florida
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 Florida: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in Florida?
The median annual wage for dental lab technicians in Florida was $59,790 ($28.74 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $47,430 and $72,800. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $36,750 and the top 10% earned over $78,010.
Do dental lab technicians in Florida earn more than the national median?
Yes. The Florida median of $59,790 is higher than the U.S. median of $49,610. That is $10,180 (21%) higher. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Florida metro area pays dental lab technicians the most?
Among the 12 Florida metro areas with published BLS data, Cape Coral-Fort Myers has the highest median at $78,010 a year. Tallahassee has the lowest, at $50,540.
How many dental lab technicians work in Florida?
BLS estimates 2,330 dental lab technicians were employed in Florida in May 2025. That is 0.23 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 1.06, meaning the role is close to the national average.
Is demand for dental lab technicians growing in Florida?
Florida's official long-term projections expect employment of dental lab technicians to change 3.6% over 2024–2034, from 2,100 to 2,030 jobs. That works out to about 240 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, Florida long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dental Laboratory Technicians