Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $49,460 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.78
10th percentile $37,160
90th percentile $65,390
Employed locally 100
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,160
    25th
    $37,160
    50th (median)
    $49,460
    75th
    $49,460
    90th
    $65,390

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $58,180
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,330
    Winston-Salem, NC $51,090
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $50,540
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $50,430
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $50,280

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,640
    Production Workers, All Other $39,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,670
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,490
    Bakers $35,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Raleigh, NC is $23.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Raleigh, NC is 2.4% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,160 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,160.