Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in Asheville
The median dental lab technician earns $50,440 a year in the Asheville metro, with the middle half between $37,150 and $62,610.[1]
25th percentile
$37,150
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$50,440
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$62,610
Upper end of the middle half
Asheville runs about 1% higher than the North Carolina median and ranks 3rd of 8 North Carolina metros. It is about 2% higher than the national median.
Asheville pay range vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | North Carolina annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,610 | $36,580 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $37,150 | $38,990 | $40,420 |
| Median | $50,440 | $49,700 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $62,610 | $61,500 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $79,440 | $75,660 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $54,760 | $52,600 | $54,290 |
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Dental Lab Technician salary in Asheville: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in Asheville?
The median dental lab technician salary in the Asheville metro area is $50,440, with the middle half earning between $37,150 and $62,610 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $36,610 at the 10th percentile to $79,440 at the 90th.
Is Asheville higher or lower than the rest of North Carolina?
Asheville runs about 1% higher than the North Carolina state median for dental lab technicians. It ranks 3rd of 8 North Carolina metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Asheville compare nationally?
Dental Lab Technician pay in Asheville is about 2% 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 Asheville area?
BLS estimates 70 dental lab technicians were employed in the Asheville metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.78, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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