Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $49,820 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.95
10th percentile $37,390
90th percentile $81,280
Employed locally 200
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,390
    25th
    $42,570
    50th (median)
    $49,820
    75th
    $57,170
    90th
    $81,280

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 38% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $48,500
    Cleveland, OH $48,460
    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 Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,110
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,500
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,400
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Columbus, OH is $23.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Columbus, OH is 3.1% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,390 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,570.