Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $49,350 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.72
10th percentile $34,820
90th percentile $84,470
Employed locally 290
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,820
    25th
    $38,850
    50th (median)
    $49,350
    75th
    $65,700
    90th
    $84,470

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 67% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 33% 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
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $58,640
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $58,280
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $57,850
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $56,910
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $52,600
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $51,150

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,890
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,220
    Machinists $50,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Pittsburgh, PA is $23.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 2.2% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,820 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,850.