Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in Wisconsin
The median dental lab technician earns $47,170 a year in Wisconsin ($22.68 an hour), with the middle half earning between $38,390 and $59,800.[1]
25th percentile
$38,390
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,170
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$59,800
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $47,170 per year or $22.68/hr at the median. Wisconsin runs about 5% lower than the national median.
The full pay range in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Wisconsin hourly | Wisconsin annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $17.71 | $36,840 | $17.62 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $18.46 | $38,390 | $19.43 | $40,420 |
| Median | $22.68 | $47,170 | $23.85 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $28.75 | $59,800 | $29.84 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $33.02 | $68,680 | $36.99 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $24.22 | $50,380 | $26.10 | $54,290 |
How many dental lab technicians work in Wisconsin
800
0.27
1.23
How Wisconsin compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $47,170 in Wisconsin vs. $49,610 nationally, $2,440 (5%) lower.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $36,840 vs. $36,660, about the same.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $68,680 vs. $76,940, 11% lower.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): -4.5% in Wisconsin vs. -4.5% nationally.
Dental Lab Technician pay by metro area in Wisconsin
All 5 Wisconsin metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $58,780 | $48,980–$61,630 | 270 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $51,300 | $42,020–$66,450 | Not published |
| Green Bay | $47,750 | $38,000–$60,190 | 160 |
| Madison | $47,570 | $39,100–$59,030 | 90 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $47,480 | $38,390–$60,240 | 210 |
Job outlook for dental lab technicians in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's official long-term projections expect employment of dental lab technicians to change 4.5% over 2024–2034, from 830 to 790 jobs, with about 90 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 Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage for dental lab technicians in Wisconsin was $47,170 ($22.68 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $38,390 and $59,800. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $36,840 and the top 10% earned over $68,680.
Do dental lab technicians in Wisconsin earn more than the national median?
No. The Wisconsin median of $47,170 is lower than the U.S. median of $49,610. That is $2,440 (5%) lower. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Wisconsin metro area pays dental lab technicians the most?
Among the 5 Wisconsin metro areas with published BLS data, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington has the highest median at $58,780 a year. Milwaukee-Waukesha has the lowest, at $47,480.
How many dental lab technicians work in Wisconsin?
BLS estimates 800 dental lab technicians were employed in Wisconsin in May 2025. That is 0.27 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 1.23, meaning the role is more concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental lab technicians growing in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin's official long-term projections expect employment of dental lab technicians to change 4.5% over 2024–2034, from 830 to 790 jobs. That works out to about 90 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, Wisconsin long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dental Laboratory Technicians