Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for dental laboratory technicians in the United States was $49,610 ($23.85 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,660 | $17.62 |
| 25th | $40,420 | $19.43 |
| Median | $49,610 | $23.85 |
| 75th | $62,070 | $29.84 |
| 90th | $76,940 | $36.99 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 51-9081
- Total U.S. employment: 34,410
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
With approximately 34,410 dental laboratory technicians employed, this is a significant occupation in the labor market.
Across the United States, 34,410 dental laboratory technicians are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $45,760 | $22.00 | -7.8% | 1,050 |
| Arizona | $47,930 | $23.04 | -3.4% | 950 |
| Arkansas | $49,960 | $24.02 | +0.7% | 840 |
| California | $47,410 | $22.80 | -4.4% | 4,480 |
| Colorado | $61,220 | $29.44 | +23.4% | 410 |
| Delaware | $38,500 | $18.51 | -22.4% | 0 |
| Florida | $59,790 | $28.74 | +20.5% | 2,330 |
| Georgia | $49,310 | $23.71 | -0.6% | 1,460 |
| Hawaii | $45,300 | $21.78 | -8.7% | 120 |
| Idaho | $47,380 | $22.78 | -4.5% | 370 |
| Illinois | $51,380 | $24.70 | +3.6% | 2,030 |
| Indiana | $49,920 | $24.00 | +0.6% | 680 |
| Iowa | $47,520 | $22.85 | -4.2% | 380 |
| Kansas | $56,790 | $27.31 | +14.5% | 570 |
| Kentucky | $46,770 | $22.48 | -5.7% | 420 |
| Louisiana | $38,490 | $18.50 | -22.4% | 330 |
| Maine | $64,020 | $30.78 | +29.0% | 120 |
| Maryland | $47,850 | $23.00 | -3.5% | 590 |
| Massachusetts | $72,800 | $35.00 | +46.7% | 440 |
| Michigan | $49,570 | $23.83 | -0.1% | 1,180 |
| Minnesota | $56,090 | $26.97 | +13.1% | 390 |
| Mississippi | $47,770 | $22.97 | -3.7% | 140 |
| Missouri | $46,870 | $22.53 | -5.5% | 740 |
| Montana | $47,560 | $22.87 | -4.1% | 110 |
| Nebraska | $58,590 | $28.17 | +18.1% | 190 |
| Nevada | $48,190 | $23.17 | -2.9% | 200 |
| New Hampshire | $60,610 | $29.14 | +22.2% | 120 |
| New Jersey | $47,270 | $22.73 | -4.7% | 780 |
| New Mexico | $45,300 | $21.78 | -8.7% | 130 |
| New York | $52,460 | $25.22 | +5.7% | 1,890 |
| North Carolina | $49,700 | $23.90 | +0.2% | 990 |
| North Dakota | $67,580 | $32.49 | +36.2% | 60 |
| Ohio | $48,480 | $23.31 | -2.3% | 1,160 |
| Oklahoma | $48,670 | $23.40 | -1.9% | 250 |
| Oregon | $48,800 | $23.46 | -1.6% | 570 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,280 | $23.69 | -0.7% | 930 |
| Rhode Island | $45,320 | $21.79 | -8.6% | 0 |
| South Carolina | $37,170 | $17.87 | -25.1% | 260 |
| South Dakota | $48,370 | $23.25 | -2.5% | 120 |
| Tennessee | $48,880 | $23.50 | -1.5% | 610 |
| Texas | $46,330 | $22.28 | -6.6% | 1,770 |
| Utah | $47,110 | $22.65 | -5.0% | 1,300 |
| Virginia | $51,900 | $24.95 | +4.6% | 1,050 |
| Washington | $56,400 | $27.12 | +13.7% | 670 |
| West Virginia | $47,740 | $22.95 | -3.8% | 0 |
| Wisconsin | $47,170 | $22.68 | -4.9% | 800 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for dental laboratory technicians?
The median annual wage for dental laboratory technicians is $49,610 ($23.85 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays dental laboratory technicians the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many dental laboratory technicians are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 34,410 dental laboratory technicians employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do dental laboratory technicians make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $23.85. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.