Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $48,460 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.30
10th percentile $39,260
90th percentile $75,540
Employed locally 300
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,260
    25th
    $46,960
    50th (median)
    $48,460
    75th
    $60,180
    90th
    $75,540

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 71% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 29% 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
    Columbus, OH $49,820
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $48,500
    Ohio $48,250
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $47,950
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $47,740
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $46,800

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,220
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $47,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,120
    Machinists $57,290
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Cleveland, OH is $23.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Cleveland, OH is 0.3% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,260 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,960.