Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $44,750 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.51
10th percentile $35,890
90th percentile $71,140
Employed locally 100
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,890
    25th
    $37,610
    50th (median)
    $44,750
    75th
    $52,790
    90th
    $71,140

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 34% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $47,960
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $40,200

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,930
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,410
    Machinists $58,380
    Bakers $36,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Tucson, AZ is $21.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Tucson, AZ is 7.4% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,890 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,610.