Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $48,980 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.55
10th percentile $34,510
90th percentile $60,220
Employed locally 230
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,510
    25th
    $45,490
    50th (median)
    $48,980
    75th
    $49,930
    90th
    $60,220

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 36% 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
    Twin Falls, ID $59,390
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $58,280
    Bellingham, WA $58,230
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,740
    Minnesota $57,180

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,970
    Machinists $47,640
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,830
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $59,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Indianapolis, IN is $23.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Indianapolis, IN is 1.4% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,510 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,490.