Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $58,640 +21.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.19
10th percentile $36,790
90th percentile $77,860
Employed locally 440
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,790
    25th
    $46,180
    50th (median)
    $58,640
    75th
    $76,510
    90th
    $77,860

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 82% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 18% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $58,400
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $57,850
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $57,800
    Florida $56,910
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $56,910

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,710
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,660
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,960
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Tampa, FL is $28.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Tampa, FL is 21.4% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,790 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,180.