Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $58,230 +20.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.99
10th percentile $36,310
90th percentile $78,140
Employed locally 30
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,310
    25th
    $46,800
    50th (median)
    $58,230
    75th
    $78,140
    90th
    $78,140

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 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
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $58,640
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $58,180
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,740
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $56,960
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $56,800
    Washington $56,360

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,610
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $96,850
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $37,160
    Food Batchmakers $43,980
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Bellingham, WA is $27.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Bellingham, WA is 20.5% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,310 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,800.