Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $48,210 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.18
10th percentile $35,090
90th percentile $77,110
Employed locally 500
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,090
    25th
    $39,200
    50th (median)
    $48,210
    75th
    $59,350
    90th
    $77,110

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 51% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 49% 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
    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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $63,170
    Colorado $63,170

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Semiconductor Processing Technicians $61,410
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,940
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Portland, OR-WA is $23.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Portland, OR-WA is 0.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,090 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,200.