Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in Richmond
The median dental lab technician earns $46,700 a year in the Richmond metro, with the middle half between $36,420 and $59,690.[1]
25th percentile
$36,420
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$46,700
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$59,690
Upper end of the middle half
Richmond runs about 10% lower than the Virginia median and ranks 5th of 5 Virginia metros. It is about 6% lower than the national median.
Richmond pay range vs. Virginia and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Virginia annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,100 | $36,100 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $36,420 | $44,220 | $40,420 |
| Median | $46,700 | $51,900 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $59,690 | $75,160 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $76,960 | $89,490 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $52,520 | $59,560 | $54,290 |
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Dental Lab Technician salary in Richmond: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in Richmond?
The median dental lab technician salary in the Richmond metro area is $46,700, with the middle half earning between $36,420 and $59,690 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $36,100 at the 10th percentile to $76,960 at the 90th.
Is Richmond higher or lower than the rest of Virginia?
Richmond runs about 10% lower than the Virginia state median for dental lab technicians. It ranks 5th of 5 Virginia metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Richmond compare nationally?
Dental Lab Technician pay in Richmond is about 6% 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 Richmond area?
BLS estimates 150 dental lab technicians were employed in the Richmond metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.04, so the role is close to the national average.
Other Virginia metros