Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $46,510 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.36
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $67,350
Employed locally 40
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $37,090
    50th (median)
    $46,510
    75th
    $58,060
    90th
    $67,350

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Laboratory Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $68,640
    Colorado Springs, CO $66,030
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $64,780
    Worcester, MA $63,730
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $63,660
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $63,170

    Nearby metros — Dental Laboratory Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,510
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $56,800
    Rochester, NY $55,650
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $49,470
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $46,680
    Utica-Rome, NY $45,830

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $61,590
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,550
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,340
    Machinists $64,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Laboratory Technicians make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Albany, NY is $22.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.34 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Dental Laboratory Technicians salaries?

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Albany, NY is 3.7% below the national median of $48,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Albany?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,090.