Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in Rochester
The median dental lab technician earns $50,880 a year in the Rochester metro, with the middle half between $47,630 and $62,920.[1]
25th percentile
$47,630
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$50,880
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$62,920
Upper end of the middle half
Rochester runs about 3% lower than the New York median and ranks 2nd of 7 New York metros. It is about 3% higher than the national median.
Rochester pay range vs. New York and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | New York annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,030 | $38,580 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $47,630 | $47,080 | $40,420 |
| Median | $50,880 | $52,460 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $62,920 | $61,540 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $76,120 | $76,010 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $55,960 | $57,290 | $54,290 |
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Dental Lab Technician salary in Rochester: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in Rochester?
The median dental lab technician salary in the Rochester metro area is $50,880, with the middle half earning between $47,630 and $62,920 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $40,030 at the 10th percentile to $76,120 at the 90th.
Is Rochester higher or lower than the rest of New York?
Rochester runs about 3% lower than the New York state median for dental lab technicians. It ranks 2nd of 7 New York metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Rochester compare nationally?
Dental Lab Technician pay in Rochester 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 Rochester area?
BLS estimates 160 dental lab technicians were employed in the Rochester metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.43, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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