Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $47,450 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.81
10th percentile $46,940
90th percentile $72,600
Employed locally 40
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,940
    25th
    $47,450
    50th (median)
    $47,450
    75th
    $60,820
    90th
    $72,600

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 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
    Colorado Springs, CO $66,030
    Colorado $63,170
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $63,170
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $61,290
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $56,960
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,330

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $80,160
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,770
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $77,290
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,160
    Food Batchmakers $36,390
    Machinists $59,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Laboratory Technicians make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Fort Collins, CO is $22.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.75 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Dental Laboratory Technicians salaries?

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Fort Collins, CO is 1.8% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $46,940 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,450.