Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in California
Dental Laboratory Technicians in California earn a median of $47,410 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,410
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($49,610)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 4,480
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,660; the top 10% earn over $74,200. Nationally the range is $36,660 to $76,940.
States ranked near California
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Dental Laboratory Technicians pay in California
How much do dental laboratory technicians make in California?
The median is $47,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,660 and the top 10% earn over $74,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for dental laboratory technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 46 (−4% vs. the national median of $49,610). Living costs are not included.