Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in Oklahoma
The median dental lab technician earns $48,670 a year in Oklahoma ($23.40 an hour), with the middle half earning between $36,190 and $63,140.[1]
25th percentile
$36,190
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$48,670
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$63,140
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $48,670 per year or $23.40/hr at the median. Oklahoma runs about 2% lower than the national median.
The full pay range in Oklahoma
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 Oklahoma earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Oklahoma hourly | Oklahoma annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $14.65 | $30,470 | $17.62 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $17.40 | $36,190 | $19.43 | $40,420 |
| Median | $23.40 | $48,670 | $23.85 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $30.36 | $63,140 | $29.84 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $37.22 | $77,420 | $36.99 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $24.95 | $51,890 | $26.10 | $54,290 |
How many dental lab technicians work in Oklahoma
250
0.14
0.65
How Oklahoma compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $48,670 in Oklahoma vs. $49,610 nationally, $940 (2%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $30,470 vs. $36,660, 17% lower.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $77,420 vs. $76,940, about the same.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): -9.5% in Oklahoma vs. -4.5% nationally.
Dental Lab Technician pay by metro area in Oklahoma
All 2 Oklahoma metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | $49,660 | $37,130–$63,640 | 100 |
| Oklahoma City | $46,950 | $36,190–$63,140 | 120 |
Job outlook for dental lab technicians in Oklahoma
Oklahoma's official long-term projections expect employment of dental lab technicians to change 9.5% over 2024–2034, from 420 to 380 jobs, with about 40 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 Oklahoma
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 Oklahoma: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in Oklahoma?
The median annual wage for dental lab technicians in Oklahoma was $48,670 ($23.40 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $36,190 and $63,140. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $30,470 and the top 10% earned over $77,420.
Do dental lab technicians in Oklahoma earn more than the national median?
No. The Oklahoma median of $48,670 is lower than the U.S. median of $49,610. That is $940 (2%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Oklahoma metro area pays dental lab technicians the most?
Among the 2 Oklahoma metro areas with published BLS data, Tulsa has the highest median at $49,660 a year. Oklahoma City has the lowest, at $46,950.
How many dental lab technicians work in Oklahoma?
BLS estimates 250 dental lab technicians were employed in Oklahoma in May 2025. That is 0.14 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.65, meaning the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental lab technicians growing in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma's official long-term projections expect employment of dental lab technicians to change 9.5% over 2024–2034, from 420 to 380 jobs. That works out to about 40 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, Oklahoma long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dental Laboratory Technicians