Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in Pittsburgh
The median dental lab technician earns $49,060 a year in the Pittsburgh metro, with the middle half between $37,180 and $67,840.[1]
25th percentile
$37,180
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$49,060
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$67,840
Upper end of the middle half
Pittsburgh runs about the same as the Pennsylvania median and ranks 6th of 7 Pennsylvania metros. It is about 1% lower than the national median.
Pittsburgh pay range vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Pennsylvania annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,700 | $31,680 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $37,180 | $40,240 | $40,420 |
| Median | $49,060 | $49,280 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $67,840 | $71,130 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $87,140 | $84,570 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $53,900 | $54,770 | $54,290 |
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Dental Lab Technician salary in Pittsburgh: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in Pittsburgh?
The median dental lab technician salary in the Pittsburgh metro area is $49,060, with the middle half earning between $37,180 and $67,840 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $29,700 at the 10th percentile to $87,140 at the 90th.
Is Pittsburgh higher or lower than the rest of Pennsylvania?
Pittsburgh runs about the same as the Pennsylvania state median for dental lab technicians. It ranks 6th of 7 Pennsylvania metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Pittsburgh compare nationally?
Dental Lab Technician pay in Pittsburgh is about 1% lower 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 Pittsburgh area?
BLS estimates 220 dental lab technicians were employed in the Pittsburgh metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.89, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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