Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in Knoxville
The median dental lab technician earns $55,340 a year in the Knoxville metro, with the middle half between $45,150 and $63,770.[1]
25th percentile
$45,150
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$55,340
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$63,770
Upper end of the middle half
Knoxville runs about 13% higher than the Tennessee median and ranks 1st of 4 Tennessee metros. It is about 12% higher than the national median.
Knoxville pay range vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Tennessee annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,800 | $36,520 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $45,150 | $40,470 | $40,420 |
| Median | $55,340 | $48,880 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $63,770 | $62,540 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $79,410 | $79,020 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $57,440 | $53,920 | $54,290 |
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Dental Lab Technician salary in Knoxville: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in Knoxville?
The median dental lab technician salary in the Knoxville metro area is $55,340, with the middle half earning between $45,150 and $63,770 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $38,800 at the 10th percentile to $79,410 at the 90th.
Is Knoxville higher or lower than the rest of Tennessee?
Knoxville runs about 13% higher than the Tennessee state median for dental lab technicians. It ranks 1st of 4 Tennessee metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Knoxville compare nationally?
Dental Lab Technician pay in Knoxville is about 12% 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 Knoxville area?
BLS estimates 50 dental lab technicians were employed in the Knoxville metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 0.52, so the role is less concentrated than the national average.
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