Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in Portland-South Portland
The median dental lab technician earns $64,020 a year in the Portland-South Portland metro, with the middle half between $59,070 and $76,560.[1]
25th percentile
$59,070
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$64,020
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$76,560
Upper end of the middle half
Portland-South Portland runs about the same as the Maine median and ranks 1st of 1 Maine metros. It is about 29% higher than the national median.
Portland-South Portland pay range vs. Maine and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Maine annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,790 | $43,680 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $59,070 | $51,810 | $40,420 |
| Median | $64,020 | $64,020 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $76,560 | $72,800 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $124,070 | $111,940 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $72,020 | $67,860 | $54,290 |
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Dental Lab Technician salary in Portland-South Portland: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in Portland-South Portland?
The median dental lab technician salary in the Portland-South Portland metro area is $64,020, with the middle half earning between $59,070 and $76,560 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $50,790 at the 10th percentile to $124,070 at the 90th.
Is Portland-South Portland higher or lower than the rest of Maine?
Portland-South Portland runs about the same as the Maine state median for dental lab technicians. It ranks 1st of 1 Maine metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Portland-South Portland compare nationally?
Dental Lab Technician pay in Portland-South Portland is about 29% higher 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 Portland-South Portland area?
BLS estimates 60 dental lab technicians were employed in the Portland-South Portland metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.92, so the role is close to the national average.