Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $60,510 +25.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.09
10th percentile $47,300
90th percentile $88,930
Employed locally 190
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,300
    25th
    $51,380
    50th (median)
    $60,510
    75th
    $73,800
    90th
    $88,930

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 38% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 62% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $63,660
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $57,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,330
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $52,600
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $51,900
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $49,660

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$48,430
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$51,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$88,990
    Production Workers, All Other$47,670
    Machinists$62,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Laboratory Technicians make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in San Jose, CA is $29.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.75 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Dental Laboratory Technicians salaries?

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in San Jose, CA is 25.3% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,300 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,380.