Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary (2025)
Based on 34,410 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $36,660 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $40,420 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $49,610 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $62,070 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $76,940 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$37K
25th
$40K
Median
$50K
75th
$62K
90th
$77K
Highest Paying States for Dental Laboratory Technicians
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $70,340 |
| Maine | $67,860 |
| Colorado | $67,610 |
| North Dakota | $66,190 |
| Kansas | $60,890 |
| New Hampshire | $59,720 |
| Virginia | $59,560 |
| Florida | $59,520 |
| Idaho | $58,980 |
| New Jersey | $58,730 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Dental Laboratory Technicians salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Massachusetts at an average of $70,340 per year, while New Jersey has an average of $58,730 — a difference of $11,610. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Dental Laboratory Technicians
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 34,410 workers were employed as Dental Laboratory Technicianss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $54,290 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-9081