Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for dental laboratory technicians is $49,610 a year. By state, it ranges from $37,170 in South Carolina to $72,800 in Massachusetts.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $36,660
- 25th percentile
- $40,420
- Median
- $49,610
- 75th percentile
- $62,070
- Top 10%
- $76,940
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 34,410 jobs.
Median pay in 46 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $72,800 | +47% | $47,450 | $82,820 | 440 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $67,580 | +36% | $54,990 | $77,360 | 60 |
| 3 | Maine | $64,020 | +29% | $43,680 | $111,940 | 120 |
| 4 | Colorado | $61,220 | +23% | $47,690 | $99,630 | 410 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $60,610 | +22% | $40,960 | $87,360 | 120 |
| 6 | Florida | $59,790 | +21% | $36,750 | $78,010 | 2,330 |
| 7 | Nebraska | $58,590 | +18% | $40,410 | $69,990 | 190 |
| 8 | Kansas | $56,790 | +14% | $42,800 | $84,700 | 570 |
| 9 | Washington | $56,400 | +14% | $39,970 | $78,340 | 670 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $56,090 | +13% | $39,350 | $76,650 | 390 |
| 11 | New York | $52,460 | +6% | $38,580 | $76,010 | 1,890 |
| 12 | Virginia | $51,900 | +5% | $36,100 | $89,490 | 1,050 |
| 13 | Illinois | $51,380 | +4% | $40,120 | $67,150 | 2,030 |
| 14 | Arkansas | $49,960 | +1% | $36,410 | $66,470 | 840 |
| 15 | Indiana | $49,920 | +1% | $35,360 | $67,090 | 680 |
| 16 | North Carolina | $49,700 | 0% | $36,580 | $75,660 | 990 |
| 17 | Michigan | $49,570 | 0% | $37,560 | $77,420 | 1,180 |
| 18 | Georgia | $49,310 | −1% | $34,790 | $80,310 | 1,460 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $49,280 | −1% | $31,680 | $84,570 | 930 |
| 20 | Tennessee | $48,880 | −1% | $36,520 | $79,020 | 610 |
| 21 | Oregon | $48,800 | −2% | $35,300 | $71,860 | 570 |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $48,670 | −2% | $30,470 | $77,420 | 250 |
| 23 | Ohio | $48,480 | −2% | $36,420 | $76,780 | 1,160 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $48,370 | −2% | $39,420 | $65,990 | 120 |
| 25 | Nevada | $48,190 | −3% | $35,310 | $82,240 | 200 |
| 26 | Arizona | $47,930 | −3% | $36,530 | $77,840 | 950 |
| 27 | Maryland | $47,850 | −4% | $36,960 | $77,250 | 590 |
| 28 | Mississippi | $47,770 | −4% | $26,520 | $70,760 | 140 |
| 29 | West Virginia | $47,740 | −4% | $36,080 | $69,210 | Not published |
| 30 | Montana | $47,560 | −4% | $39,420 | $67,650 | 110 |
| 31 | Iowa | $47,520 | −4% | $35,750 | $67,450 | 380 |
| 32 | California | $47,410 | −4% | $36,660 | $74,200 | 4,480 |
| 33 | Idaho | $47,380 | −4% | $36,280 | $101,230 | 370 |
| 34 | New Jersey | $47,270 | −5% | $37,340 | $99,240 | 780 |
| 35 | Wisconsin | $47,170 | −5% | $36,840 | $68,680 | 800 |
| 36 | Utah | $47,110 | −5% | $37,210 | $79,170 | 1,300 |
| 37 | Missouri | $46,870 | −6% | $38,650 | $78,430 | 740 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $46,770 | −6% | $21,120 | $68,660 | 420 |
| 39 | Texas | $46,330 | −7% | $31,160 | $73,400 | 1,770 |
| 40 | Alabama | $45,760 | −8% | $32,350 | $61,250 | 1,050 |
| 41 | Rhode Island | $45,320 | −9% | $38,920 | $66,000 | Not published |
| 42 | Hawaii | $45,300 | −9% | $37,220 | $65,460 | 120 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $45,300 | −9% | $36,100 | $64,970 | 130 |
| 44 | Delaware | $38,500 | −22% | $38,410 | $61,200 | Not published |
| 45 | Louisiana | $38,490 | −22% | $23,850 | $71,320 | 330 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $37,170 | −25% | $29,380 | $61,980 | 260 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Dental Laboratory Technicians salary questions
Which state pays dental laboratory technicians the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $72,800 a year (+47% vs. the national median of $49,610). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays dental laboratory technicians the least?
South Carolina, with a median of $37,170 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most dental laboratory technicians work?
California has the most jobs, about 4,480, with a median of $47,410.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.