Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in Pennsylvania
The median dental lab technician earns $49,280 a year in Pennsylvania ($23.69 an hour), with the middle half earning between $40,240 and $71,130.[1]
25th percentile
$40,240
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$49,280
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$71,130
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $49,280 per year or $23.69/hr at the median. That's about the same as the national median.
The full pay range in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Pennsylvania hourly | Pennsylvania annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $15.23 | $31,680 | $17.62 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $19.35 | $40,240 | $19.43 | $40,420 |
| Median | $23.69 | $49,280 | $23.85 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $34.20 | $71,130 | $29.84 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $40.66 | $84,570 | $36.99 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $26.33 | $54,770 | $26.10 | $54,290 |
How many dental lab technicians work in Pennsylvania
930
0.15
0.69
How Pennsylvania compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $49,280 in Pennsylvania vs. $49,610 nationally, about the same.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $31,680 vs. $36,660, 14% lower.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $84,570 vs. $76,940, 10% higher.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): -7.3% in Pennsylvania vs. -4.5% nationally.
Dental Lab Technician pay by metro area in Pennsylvania
All 7 Pennsylvania metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $76,170 | $42,310–$76,170 | Not published |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $50,850 | $46,000–$75,090 | 640 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $49,920 | $46,710–$53,580 | 60 |
| Reading | $49,550 | $44,060–$58,780 | 40 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $49,110 | $47,670–$61,420 | 60 |
| Pittsburgh | $49,060 | $37,180–$67,840 | 220 |
| Lancaster | $48,710 | $42,100–$60,840 | 70 |
Job outlook for dental lab technicians in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's official long-term projections expect employment of dental lab technicians to change 7.3% over 2024–2034, from 1,160 to 1,070 jobs, with about 120 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 Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in Pennsylvania?
The median annual wage for dental lab technicians in Pennsylvania was $49,280 ($23.69 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $40,240 and $71,130. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $31,680 and the top 10% earned over $84,570.
Do dental lab technicians in Pennsylvania earn more than the national median?
About the same. The Pennsylvania median of $49,280 is about the same as the U.S. median of $49,610. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Pennsylvania metro area pays dental lab technicians the most?
Among the 7 Pennsylvania metro areas with published BLS data, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre has the highest median at $76,170 a year. Lancaster has the lowest, at $48,710.
How many dental lab technicians work in Pennsylvania?
BLS estimates 930 dental lab technicians were employed in Pennsylvania in May 2025. That is 0.15 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.69, meaning the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental lab technicians growing in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's official long-term projections expect employment of dental lab technicians to change 7.3% over 2024–2034, from 1,160 to 1,070 jobs. That works out to about 120 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, Pennsylvania long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dental Laboratory Technicians