Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in Milwaukee-Waukesha
The median dental lab technician earns $47,480 a year in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro, with the middle half between $38,390 and $60,240.[1]
25th percentile
$38,390
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,480
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$60,240
Upper end of the middle half
Milwaukee-Waukesha runs about the same as the Wisconsin median and ranks 5th of 5 Wisconsin metros. It is about 4% lower than the national median.
Milwaukee-Waukesha pay range vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Wisconsin annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,900 | $36,840 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $38,390 | $38,390 | $40,420 |
| Median | $47,480 | $47,170 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $60,240 | $59,800 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $71,970 | $68,680 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $51,090 | $50,380 | $54,290 |
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Dental Lab Technician salary in Milwaukee-Waukesha: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in Milwaukee-Waukesha?
The median dental lab technician salary in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area is $47,480, with the middle half earning between $38,390 and $60,240 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $36,900 at the 10th percentile to $71,970 at the 90th.
Is Milwaukee-Waukesha higher or lower than the rest of Wisconsin?
Milwaukee-Waukesha runs about the same as the Wisconsin state median for dental lab technicians. It ranks 5th of 5 Wisconsin metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Milwaukee-Waukesha compare nationally?
Dental Lab Technician pay in Milwaukee-Waukesha 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 Milwaukee-Waukesha area?
BLS estimates 210 dental lab technicians were employed in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.16, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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