Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $48,790 +1% vs national
Median hourly $23.46
10th percentile $34,960
90th percentile $64,780
Employed locally 110
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,960
    25th
    $38,410
    50th (median)
    $48,790
    75th
    $60,480
    90th
    $64,780

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 72% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 28% 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
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $56,800
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $53,510
    West Montana nonmetropolitan area $50,540
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $47,310
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $46,800
    Kansas nonmetropolitan area $46,630

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,270
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $46,680
    Production Workers, All Other $37,290
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Albuquerque, NM is $23.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Albuquerque, NM is 1% above 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,960 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,410.