Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $47,950 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.05
10th percentile $37,540
90th percentile $74,610
Employed locally 90
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,540
    25th
    $45,070
    50th (median)
    $47,950
    75th
    $58,240
    90th
    $74,610

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 69% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 31% 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
    Cleveland, OH $48,460
    Ohio $48,250
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $47,740
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $46,800

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,620
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $49,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,050
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $41,220
    Machinists $58,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Dayton, OH is $23.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Dayton, OH is 0.7% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,540 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,070.