Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in Bellingham
The median dental lab technician earns $59,660 a year in the Bellingham metro, with the middle half between $48,320 and $80,670.[1]
25th percentile
$48,320
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$59,660
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$80,670
Upper end of the middle half
Bellingham runs about 6% higher than the Washington median and ranks 1st of 4 Washington metros. It is about 20% higher than the national median.
Bellingham pay range vs. Washington and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Washington annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,810 | $39,970 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $48,320 | $47,830 | $40,420 |
| Median | $59,660 | $56,400 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $80,670 | $67,810 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $80,670 | $78,340 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $62,350 | $58,080 | $54,290 |
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Dental Lab Technician salary in Bellingham: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in Bellingham?
The median dental lab technician salary in the Bellingham metro area is $59,660, with the middle half earning between $48,320 and $80,670 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $38,810 at the 10th percentile to $80,670 at the 90th.
Is Bellingham higher or lower than the rest of Washington?
Bellingham runs about 6% higher than the Washington state median for dental lab technicians. It ranks 1st of 4 Washington metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Bellingham compare nationally?
Dental Lab Technician pay in Bellingham is about 20% 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 Bellingham area?
BLS estimates 30 dental lab technicians were employed in the Bellingham metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.56, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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