Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in North Dakota
The median dental lab technician earns $67,580 a year in North Dakota ($32.49 an hour), with the middle half earning between $57,970 and $68,380.[1]
25th percentile
$57,970
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$67,580
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$68,380
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $67,580 per year or $32.49/hr at the median. North Dakota runs about 36% higher than the national median.
The full pay range in North Dakota
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 North Dakota earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | North Dakota hourly | North Dakota annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $26.44 | $54,990 | $17.62 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $27.87 | $57,970 | $19.43 | $40,420 |
| Median | $32.49 | $67,580 | $23.85 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $32.87 | $68,380 | $29.84 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $37.19 | $77,360 | $36.99 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $31.82 | $66,190 | $26.10 | $54,290 |
How many dental lab technicians work in North Dakota
60
0.15
0.67
How North Dakota compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $67,580 in North Dakota vs. $49,610 nationally, $17,970 (36%) higher.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $54,990 vs. $36,660, 50% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $77,360 vs. $76,940, about the same.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): -2.9% in North Dakota vs. -4.5% nationally.
Job outlook for dental lab technicians in North Dakota
North Dakota's official long-term projections expect employment of dental lab technicians to change 2.9% over 2024–2034, from 70 to 70 jobs, with about 10 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 North Dakota
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 North Dakota: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in North Dakota?
The median annual wage for dental lab technicians in North Dakota was $67,580 ($32.49 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $57,970 and $68,380. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $54,990 and the top 10% earned over $77,360.
Do dental lab technicians in North Dakota earn more than the national median?
Yes. The North Dakota median of $67,580 is higher than the U.S. median of $49,610. That is $17,970 (36%) higher. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
How many dental lab technicians work in North Dakota?
BLS estimates 60 dental lab technicians were employed in North Dakota in May 2025. That is 0.15 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.67, meaning the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental lab technicians growing in North Dakota?
North Dakota's official long-term projections expect employment of dental lab technicians to change 2.9% over 2024–2034, from 70 to 70 jobs. That works out to about 10 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, North Dakota long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dental Laboratory Technicians