Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $40,160 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.31
10th percentile $37,300
90th percentile $63,780
Employed locally 200
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,300
    25th
    $40,160
    50th (median)
    $40,160
    75th
    $46,580
    90th
    $63,780

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 41% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 59% 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
    Waco, TX $56,100
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $45,340
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $44,020
    Tyler, TX $43,630
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $41,410
    Lubbock, TX $36,170

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,280
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Austin, TX is $19.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Austin, TX is 16.9% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,300 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,160.