Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $44,020 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.16
10th percentile $35,010
90th percentile $79,520
Employed locally 320
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,010
    25th
    $35,750
    50th (median)
    $44,020
    75th
    $60,910
    90th
    $79,520

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 45% 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
    Waco, TX $56,100
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $45,340
    Tyler, TX $43,630
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $41,410
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $40,160
    Lubbock, TX $36,170

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,530
    Machinists $58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Houston, TX is $21.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Houston, TX is 8.9% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,010 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,750.