Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $63,170 +30.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.37
10th percentile $47,070
90th percentile $94,180
Employed locally 310
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,070
    25th
    $48,820
    50th (median)
    $63,170
    75th
    $74,570
    90th
    $94,180

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 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
    Colorado $63,170

    Nearby metros — Dental Laboratory Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Colorado Springs, CO $66,030
    Colorado $63,170
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $61,290
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $56,960
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,330
    Waco, TX $56,100

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,570
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,010
    Bakers $39,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,180
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Denver, CO is $30.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Denver, CO is 30.8% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,070 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,820.