Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $46,170 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.20
10th percentile $37,890
90th percentile $83,230
Employed locally 40
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,890
    25th
    $40,630
    50th (median)
    $46,170
    75th
    $55,840
    90th
    $83,230

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 73% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 27% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $64,780
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $52,940
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $50,540
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $50,430
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $49,110
    Michigan $48,720

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,210
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,430
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,020
    Production Workers, All Other $39,260
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Athens, GA is $22.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Athens, GA is 4.4% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,890 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,630.