Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $45,340 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.80
10th percentile $36,450
90th percentile $78,970
Employed locally 530
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,450
    25th
    $36,850
    50th (median)
    $45,340
    75th
    $63,210
    90th
    $78,970

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 52% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 48% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $44,020
    Tyler, TX $43,630
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $41,410
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $40,160
    Lubbock, TX $36,170

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,390
    Helpers--Production Workers $37,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Dallas, TX is $21.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Dallas, TX is 6.1% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,450 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,850.