Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $47,730 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.95
10th percentile $38,170
90th percentile $73,260
Employed locally 210
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,170
    25th
    $40,390
    50th (median)
    $47,730
    75th
    $62,650
    90th
    $73,260

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 38% 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
    Twin Falls, ID $59,390
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $58,280
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $58,180
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $52,600
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $51,410
    Winston-Salem, NC $51,090

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,260
    Machinists $53,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,580
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $57,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Milwaukee, WI is $22.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Milwaukee, WI is 1.2% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,170 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,390.