Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in Washington
The median dental lab technician earns $56,400 a year in Washington ($27.12 an hour), with the middle half earning between $47,830 and $67,810.[1]
25th percentile
$47,830
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$56,400
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$67,810
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $56,400 per year or $27.12/hr at the median. Washington runs about 14% higher than the national median.
The full pay range in Washington
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 Washington earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Washington hourly | Washington annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $19.22 | $39,970 | $17.62 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $23.00 | $47,830 | $19.43 | $40,420 |
| Median | $27.12 | $56,400 | $23.85 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $32.60 | $67,810 | $29.84 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $37.67 | $78,340 | $36.99 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $27.92 | $58,080 | $26.10 | $54,290 |
How many dental lab technicians work in Washington
670
0.19
0.86
How Washington compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $56,400 in Washington vs. $49,610 nationally, $6,790 (14%) higher.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $39,970 vs. $36,660, 9% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $78,340 vs. $76,940, 2% higher.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): -7.9% in Washington vs. -4.5% nationally.
Dental Lab Technician pay by metro area in Washington
All 4 Washington metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $59,660 | $48,320–$80,670 | 30 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $57,610 | $50,540–$72,790 | 380 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $48,800 | $37,920–$61,190 | 390 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $47,400 | $46,090–$61,550 | 50 |
Job outlook for dental lab technicians in Washington
Washington's official long-term projections expect employment of dental lab technicians to change 7.9% over 2024–2034, from 800 to 740 jobs, with about 80 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 Washington
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 Washington: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in Washington?
The median annual wage for dental lab technicians in Washington was $56,400 ($27.12 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $47,830 and $67,810. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $39,970 and the top 10% earned over $78,340.
Do dental lab technicians in Washington earn more than the national median?
Yes. The Washington median of $56,400 is higher than the U.S. median of $49,610. That is $6,790 (14%) higher. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Washington metro area pays dental lab technicians the most?
Among the 4 Washington metro areas with published BLS data, Bellingham has the highest median at $59,660 a year. Spokane-Spokane Valley has the lowest, at $47,400.
How many dental lab technicians work in Washington?
BLS estimates 670 dental lab technicians were employed in Washington in May 2025. That is 0.19 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 0.86, meaning the role is less concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental lab technicians growing in Washington?
Washington's official long-term projections expect employment of dental lab technicians to change 7.9% over 2024–2034, from 800 to 740 jobs. That works out to about 80 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, Washington long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dental Laboratory Technicians