Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in Lincoln
The median dental lab technician earns $51,020 a year in the Lincoln metro, with the middle half between $40,410 and $59,810.[1]
25th percentile
$40,410
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$51,020
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$59,810
Upper end of the middle half
Lincoln runs about 13% lower than the Nebraska median and ranks 2nd of 2 Nebraska metros. It is about 3% higher than the national median.
Lincoln pay range vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Nebraska annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,410 | $40,410 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $40,410 | $49,990 | $40,420 |
| Median | $51,020 | $58,590 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $59,810 | $61,940 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $66,000 | $69,990 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $53,130 | $56,330 | $54,290 |
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Dental Lab Technician salary in Lincoln: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in Lincoln?
The median dental lab technician salary in the Lincoln metro area is $51,020, with the middle half earning between $40,410 and $59,810 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $40,410 at the 10th percentile to $66,000 at the 90th.
Is Lincoln higher or lower than the rest of Nebraska?
Lincoln runs about 13% lower than the Nebraska state median for dental lab technicians. It ranks 2nd of 2 Nebraska metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Lincoln compare nationally?
Dental Lab Technician pay in Lincoln is about 3% 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 Lincoln area?
BLS estimates 60 dental lab technicians were employed in the Lincoln metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.59, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
Other Nebraska metros