Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in Texas
The median dental lab technician earns $46,330 a year in Texas ($22.28 an hour), with the middle half earning between $35,790 and $59,190.[1]
25th percentile
$35,790
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$46,330
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$59,190
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $46,330 per year or $22.28/hr at the median. Texas runs about 7% lower than the national median.
The full pay range in Texas
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 Texas earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Texas hourly | Texas annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $14.98 | $31,160 | $17.62 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $17.21 | $35,790 | $19.43 | $40,420 |
| Median | $22.28 | $46,330 | $23.85 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $28.46 | $59,190 | $29.84 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $35.29 | $73,400 | $36.99 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $24.32 | $50,580 | $26.10 | $54,290 |
How many dental lab technicians work in Texas
1,770
0.13
0.57
How Texas compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $46,330 in Texas vs. $49,610 nationally, $3,280 (7%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $31,160 vs. $36,660, 15% lower.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $73,400 vs. $76,940, 5% lower.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): -1.7% in Texas vs. -4.5% nationally.
Dental Lab Technician pay by metro area in Texas
All 7 Texas metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $48,010 | $35,360–$64,590 | 610 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $46,880 | $37,040–$62,490 | 310 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $45,710 | $36,400–$58,710 | 240 |
| Tyler | $45,110 | $28,790–$63,270 | 40 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $41,430 | $41,430–$50,710 | 170 |
| Waco | $36,490 | $35,200–$47,390 | 40 |
| Lubbock | $36,170 | $31,570–$44,650 | 30 |
Job outlook for dental lab technicians in Texas
Texas's official long-term projections expect employment of dental lab technicians to change 1.7% over 2024–2034, from 1,670 to 1,640 jobs, with about 190 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 Texas
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 Texas: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in Texas?
The median annual wage for dental lab technicians in Texas was $46,330 ($22.28 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $35,790 and $59,190. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $31,160 and the top 10% earned over $73,400.
Do dental lab technicians in Texas earn more than the national median?
No. The Texas median of $46,330 is lower than the U.S. median of $49,610. That is $3,280 (7%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Texas metro area pays dental lab technicians the most?
Among the 7 Texas metro areas with published BLS data, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington has the highest median at $48,010 a year. Lubbock has the lowest, at $36,170.
How many dental lab technicians work in Texas?
BLS estimates 1,770 dental lab technicians were employed in Texas in May 2025. That is 0.13 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.57, meaning the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental lab technicians growing in Texas?
Texas's official long-term projections expect employment of dental lab technicians to change 1.7% over 2024–2034, from 1,670 to 1,640 jobs. That works out to about 190 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, Texas long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dental Laboratory Technicians