Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in Utah
The median dental lab technician earns $47,110 a year in Utah ($22.65 an hour), with the middle half earning between $38,980 and $60,630.[1]
25th percentile
$38,980
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,110
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$60,630
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $47,110 per year or $22.65/hr at the median. Utah runs about 5% lower than the national median.
The full pay range in Utah
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 Utah earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Utah hourly | Utah annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $17.89 | $37,210 | $17.62 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $18.74 | $38,980 | $19.43 | $40,420 |
| Median | $22.65 | $47,110 | $23.85 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $29.15 | $60,630 | $29.84 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $38.06 | $79,170 | $36.99 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $25.31 | $52,650 | $26.10 | $54,290 |
How many dental lab technicians work in Utah
1,300
0.75
3.39
How Utah compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $47,110 in Utah vs. $49,610 nationally, $2,500 (5%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $37,210 vs. $36,660, 2% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $79,170 vs. $76,940, 3% higher.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): -5.2% in Utah vs. -4.5% nationally.
Dental Lab Technician pay by metro area in Utah
All 3 Utah metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden | $52,970 | $39,150–$79,170 | 110 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $47,110 | $38,980–$60,410 | 710 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $45,770 | $37,610–$58,270 | 430 |
Job outlook for dental lab technicians in Utah
Utah's official long-term projections expect employment of dental lab technicians to change 5.2% over 2024–2034, from 1,220 to 1,160 jobs, with about 130 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 Utah
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 Utah: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in Utah?
The median annual wage for dental lab technicians in Utah was $47,110 ($22.65 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $38,980 and $60,630. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $37,210 and the top 10% earned over $79,170.
Do dental lab technicians in Utah earn more than the national median?
No. The Utah median of $47,110 is lower than the U.S. median of $49,610. That is $2,500 (5%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Utah metro area pays dental lab technicians the most?
Among the 3 Utah metro areas with published BLS data, Ogden has the highest median at $52,970 a year. Provo-Orem-Lehi has the lowest, at $45,770.
How many dental lab technicians work in Utah?
BLS estimates 1,300 dental lab technicians were employed in Utah in May 2025. That is 0.75 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 3.39, meaning the role is more concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental lab technicians growing in Utah?
Utah's official long-term projections expect employment of dental lab technicians to change 5.2% over 2024–2034, from 1,220 to 1,160 jobs. That works out to about 130 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, Utah long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dental Laboratory Technicians