Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $50,430 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.25
10th percentile $35,320
90th percentile $77,980
Employed locally 30
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,320
    25th
    $40,510
    50th (median)
    $50,430
    75th
    $67,030
    90th
    $77,980

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 84% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Hickory, NC is $24.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Hickory, NC is 4.4% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,320 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,510.