Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in Ohio
The median dental lab technician earns $48,480 a year in Ohio ($23.31 an hour), with the middle half earning between $40,530 and $61,750.[1]
25th percentile
$40,530
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$48,480
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$61,750
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $48,480 per year or $23.31/hr at the median. Ohio runs about 2% lower than the national median.
The full pay range in Ohio
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 Ohio earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Ohio hourly | Ohio annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $17.51 | $36,420 | $17.62 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $19.49 | $40,530 | $19.43 | $40,420 |
| Median | $23.31 | $48,480 | $23.85 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $29.69 | $61,750 | $29.84 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $36.91 | $76,780 | $36.99 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $25.52 | $53,090 | $26.10 | $54,290 |
How many dental lab technicians work in Ohio
1,160
0.21
0.94
How Ohio compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $48,480 in Ohio vs. $49,610 nationally, $1,130 (2%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $36,420 vs. $36,660, about the same.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $76,780 vs. $76,940, about the same.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): -14.9% in Ohio vs. -4.5% nationally.
Dental Lab Technician pay by metro area in Ohio
All 7 Ohio metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $53,150 | $44,010–$60,470 | 140 |
| Columbus | $52,570 | $43,770–$72,520 | 220 |
| Cleveland | $49,820 | $43,570–$62,130 | 270 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $49,600 | $40,000–$67,380 | 80 |
| Toledo | $48,710 | $39,480–$52,040 | 70 |
| Huntington-Ashland | $47,740 | $37,220–$50,600 | Not published |
| Youngstown-Warren | $47,360 | $33,830–$70,790 | 80 |
Job outlook for dental lab technicians in Ohio
Ohio's official long-term projections expect employment of dental lab technicians to change 14.9% over 2024–2034, from 1,160 to 980 jobs, with about 110 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 Ohio
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 Ohio: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in Ohio?
The median annual wage for dental lab technicians in Ohio was $48,480 ($23.31 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $40,530 and $61,750. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $36,420 and the top 10% earned over $76,780.
Do dental lab technicians in Ohio earn more than the national median?
No. The Ohio median of $48,480 is lower than the U.S. median of $49,610. That is $1,130 (2%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Ohio metro area pays dental lab technicians the most?
Among the 7 Ohio metro areas with published BLS data, Cincinnati has the highest median at $53,150 a year. Youngstown-Warren has the lowest, at $47,360.
How many dental lab technicians work in Ohio?
BLS estimates 1,160 dental lab technicians were employed in Ohio in May 2025. That is 0.21 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.94, meaning the role is close to the national average.
Is demand for dental lab technicians growing in Ohio?
Ohio's official long-term projections expect employment of dental lab technicians to change 14.9% over 2024–2034, from 1,160 to 980 jobs. That works out to about 110 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, Ohio long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dental Laboratory Technicians