Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in Michigan
The median dental lab technician earns $49,570 a year in Michigan ($23.83 an hour), with the middle half earning between $44,690 and $62,100.[1]
25th percentile
$44,690
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$49,570
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$62,100
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $49,570 per year or $23.83/hr at the median. That's about the same as the national median.
The full pay range in Michigan
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 Michigan earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Michigan hourly | Michigan annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $18.06 | $37,560 | $17.62 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $21.49 | $44,690 | $19.43 | $40,420 |
| Median | $23.83 | $49,570 | $23.85 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $29.86 | $62,100 | $29.84 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $37.22 | $77,420 | $36.99 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $26.18 | $54,450 | $26.10 | $54,290 |
How many dental lab technicians work in Michigan
1,180
0.27
1.22
How Michigan compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $49,570 in Michigan vs. $49,610 nationally, about the same.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $37,560 vs. $36,660, 2% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $77,420 vs. $76,940, about the same.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): -4.3% in Michigan vs. -4.5% nationally.
Dental Lab Technician pay by metro area in Michigan
All 4 Michigan metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $61,370 | $45,760–$71,810 | 30 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $55,170 | $46,680–$66,290 | 490 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $47,770 | $38,670–$59,450 | 40 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $45,220 | $38,640–$50,160 | 170 |
Job outlook for dental lab technicians in Michigan
Michigan's official long-term projections expect employment of dental lab technicians to change 4.3% over 2024–2034, from 1,320 to 1,260 jobs, with about 150 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 Michigan
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 Michigan: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in Michigan?
The median annual wage for dental lab technicians in Michigan was $49,570 ($23.83 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $44,690 and $62,100. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $37,560 and the top 10% earned over $77,420.
Do dental lab technicians in Michigan earn more than the national median?
About the same. The Michigan median of $49,570 is about the same as the U.S. median of $49,610. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Michigan metro area pays dental lab technicians the most?
Among the 4 Michigan metro areas with published BLS data, Ann Arbor has the highest median at $61,370 a year. Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood has the lowest, at $45,220.
How many dental lab technicians work in Michigan?
BLS estimates 1,180 dental lab technicians were employed in Michigan in May 2025. That is 0.27 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 1.22, meaning the role is more concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental lab technicians growing in Michigan?
Michigan's official long-term projections expect employment of dental lab technicians to change 4.3% over 2024–2034, from 1,320 to 1,260 jobs. That works out to about 150 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, Michigan long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dental Laboratory Technicians