Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $57,450 +18.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.62
10th percentile $43,520
90th percentile $122,650
Employed locally 40
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,520
    25th
    $53,840
    50th (median)
    $57,450
    75th
    $86,260
    90th
    $122,650

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 35% 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
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $57,850
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $57,800
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $56,800
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $53,510
    West Montana nonmetropolitan area $50,540
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $49,100

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79,520
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$64,330
    Machinists$63,150
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53,020
    Bakers$38,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Portland, ME is $27.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Portland, ME is 18.9% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $43,520 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,840.