Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $41,600 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.00
10th percentile $36,070
90th percentile $56,640
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,070
    25th
    $40,550
    50th (median)
    $41,600
    75th
    $46,390
    90th
    $56,640

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 40% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $63,660
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $63,170
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $61,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,510
    Twin Falls, ID $59,390
    Alaska $59,150

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,390
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,560
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Birmingham, AL is $20.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Birmingham, AL is 13.9% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,070 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,550.