Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $46,740 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.47
10th percentile $34,730
90th percentile $76,130
Employed locally 120
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,730
    25th
    $36,990
    50th (median)
    $46,740
    75th
    $64,430
    90th
    $76,130

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 45% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,510
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,740
    Nevada $50,620
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $50,280
    Pennsylvania $49,750
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,210

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,480
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,670
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Richmond, VA is $22.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Richmond, VA is 3.2% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,730 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,990.