Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $51,410 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.72
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $75,590
Employed locally 50
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $46,810
    50th (median)
    $51,410
    75th
    $73,550
    90th
    $75,590

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 81% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 19% 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
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $68,640
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $58,640
    Jacksonville, FL $58,400
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $57,850
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $57,800
    Florida $56,910

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,100
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,210
    Production Workers, All Other $35,470
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,940
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Lakeland, FL is $24.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Lakeland, FL is 6.4% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,810.