Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $43,970 -9% vs national
Median hourly $21.14
10th percentile $38,920
90th percentile $81,300
Employed locally 240
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,920
    25th
    $39,700
    50th (median)
    $43,970
    75th
    $57,430
    90th
    $81,300

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 47% 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
    Knoxville, TN $48,460
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $45,380
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $44,980
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $43,410

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $49,090
    Production Workers, All Other $39,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,790
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,660
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Nashville, TN is $21.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Nashville, TN is 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,920 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,700.