Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in Madison
The median dental lab technician earns $47,570 a year in the Madison metro, with the middle half between $39,100 and $59,030.[1]
25th percentile
$39,100
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,570
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$59,030
Upper end of the middle half
Madison runs about the same as the Wisconsin median and ranks 4th of 5 Wisconsin metros. It is about 4% lower than the national median.
Madison pay range vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Wisconsin annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,040 | $36,840 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $39,100 | $38,390 | $40,420 |
| Median | $47,570 | $47,170 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $59,030 | $59,800 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $73,100 | $68,680 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $50,890 | $50,380 | $54,290 |
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Dental Lab Technician salary in Madison: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in Madison?
The median dental lab technician salary in the Madison metro area is $47,570, with the middle half earning between $39,100 and $59,030 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $37,040 at the 10th percentile to $73,100 at the 90th.
Is Madison higher or lower than the rest of Wisconsin?
Madison runs about the same as the Wisconsin state median for dental lab technicians. It ranks 4th of 5 Wisconsin metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Madison compare nationally?
Dental Lab Technician pay in Madison is about 4% 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 Madison area?
BLS estimates 90 dental lab technicians were employed in the Madison metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.02, so the role is close to the national average.
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