Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $46,270 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.25
10th percentile $29,650
90th percentile $75,940
Employed locally 40
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,650
    25th
    $29,650
    50th (median)
    $46,270
    75th
    $65,340
    90th
    $75,940

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 76% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 24% 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
    Jackson, MS $48,300
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $43,410

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $61,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,710
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $61,190
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $62,380
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,690
    Machinists $61,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Gulfport, MS is $22.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Gulfport, MS is 4.2% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,650 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,650.