Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in Salem
The median dental lab technician earns $55,050 a year in the Salem metro, with the middle half between $50,340 and $62,920.[1]
25th percentile
$50,340
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$55,050
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$62,920
Upper end of the middle half
Salem runs about 13% higher than the Oregon median and ranks 1st of 3 Oregon metros. It is about 11% higher than the national median.
Salem pay range vs. Oregon and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Oregon annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,140 | $35,300 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $50,340 | $37,420 | $40,420 |
| Median | $55,050 | $48,800 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $62,920 | $60,890 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $62,920 | $71,860 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $54,290 | $51,350 | $54,290 |
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Dental Lab Technician salary in Salem: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in Salem?
The median dental lab technician salary in the Salem metro area is $55,050, with the middle half earning between $50,340 and $62,920 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $34,140 at the 10th percentile to $62,920 at the 90th.
Is Salem higher or lower than the rest of Oregon?
Salem runs about 13% higher than the Oregon state median for dental lab technicians. It ranks 1st of 3 Oregon metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Salem compare nationally?
Dental Lab Technician pay in Salem is about 11% 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 Salem area?
BLS estimates 40 dental lab technicians were employed in the Salem metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.04, so the role is close to the national average.
Other Oregon metros