Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $47,960 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.06
10th percentile $36,690
90th percentile $82,420
Employed locally 750
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,690
    25th
    $44,820
    50th (median)
    $47,960
    75th
    $63,390
    90th
    $82,420

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 43% 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
    Tucson, AZ $44,750
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $40,200

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,650
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Phoenix, AZ is $23.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Phoenix, AZ is 0.7% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,690 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,820.