Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $56,960 +17.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.39
10th percentile $45,580
90th percentile $83,720
Employed locally 430
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,580
    25th
    $54,800
    50th (median)
    $56,960
    75th
    $74,240
    90th
    $83,720

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 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
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $58,640
    Bellingham, WA $58,230
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $58,180
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,740
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $56,800
    Washington $56,360

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $62,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,680
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $53,090
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $94,910
    Machinists $73,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Seattle, WA is $27.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Seattle, WA is 17.9% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,580 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,800.