Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in Nevada
The median dental lab technician earns $48,190 a year in Nevada ($23.17 an hour), with the middle half earning between $36,860 and $64,780.[1]
25th percentile
$36,860
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$48,190
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$64,780
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $48,190 per year or $23.17/hr at the median. Nevada runs about 3% lower than the national median.
The full pay range in Nevada
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 Nevada earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Nevada hourly | Nevada annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $16.98 | $35,310 | $17.62 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $17.72 | $36,860 | $19.43 | $40,420 |
| Median | $23.17 | $48,190 | $23.85 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $31.15 | $64,780 | $29.84 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $39.54 | $82,240 | $36.99 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $26.05 | $54,190 | $26.10 | $54,290 |
How many dental lab technicians work in Nevada
200
0.13
0.59
How Nevada compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $48,190 in Nevada vs. $49,610 nationally, $1,420 (3%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $35,310 vs. $36,660, 4% lower.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $82,240 vs. $76,940, 7% higher.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): 24.7% in Nevada vs. -4.5% nationally.
Dental Lab Technician pay by metro area in Nevada
BLS publishes one Nevada metro area for this role.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas | $47,460 | $36,800–$64,700 | 120 |
Job outlook for dental lab technicians in Nevada
Nevada's official long-term projections expect employment of dental lab technicians to grow 24.7% over 2024–2034, from 200 to 250 jobs, with about 30 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 Nevada
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 Nevada: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in Nevada?
The median annual wage for dental lab technicians in Nevada was $48,190 ($23.17 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $36,860 and $64,780. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $35,310 and the top 10% earned over $82,240.
Do dental lab technicians in Nevada earn more than the national median?
No. The Nevada median of $48,190 is lower than the U.S. median of $49,610. That is $1,420 (3%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
How many dental lab technicians work in Nevada?
BLS estimates 200 dental lab technicians were employed in Nevada in May 2025. That is 0.13 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.59, meaning the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental lab technicians growing in Nevada?
Nevada's official long-term projections expect employment of dental lab technicians to grow 24.7% over 2024–2034, from 200 to 250 jobs. That works out to about 30 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, Nevada long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dental Laboratory Technicians