Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in Worcester
The median dental lab technician earns $63,730 a year in the Worcester metro, with the middle half between $60,110 and $77,730.[1]
25th percentile
$60,110
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$63,730
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$77,730
Upper end of the middle half
Worcester runs about 12% lower than the Massachusetts median and ranks 2nd of 3 Massachusetts metros. It is about 28% higher than the national median.
Worcester pay range vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Massachusetts annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,450 | $47,450 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $60,110 | $60,960 | $40,420 |
| Median | $63,730 | $72,800 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $77,730 | $79,110 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $90,730 | $82,820 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $69,250 | $70,340 | $54,290 |
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Dental Lab Technician salary in Worcester: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in Worcester?
The median dental lab technician salary in the Worcester metro area is $63,730, with the middle half earning between $60,110 and $77,730 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $44,450 at the 10th percentile to $90,730 at the 90th.
Is Worcester higher or lower than the rest of Massachusetts?
Worcester runs about 12% lower than the Massachusetts state median for dental lab technicians. It ranks 2nd of 3 Massachusetts metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Worcester compare nationally?
Dental Lab Technician pay in Worcester is about 28% 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 Worcester area?
BLS estimates 40 dental lab technicians were employed in the Worcester metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.50, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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