Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $56,100 +16.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.97
10th percentile $31,740
90th percentile $91,850
Employed locally 30
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,740
    25th
    $36,710
    50th (median)
    $56,100
    75th
    $69,540
    90th
    $91,850

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 88% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 12% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $45,340
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $44,020
    Tyler, TX $43,630
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $41,410
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $40,160
    Lubbock, TX $36,170

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,710
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $38,080
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,120
    Food Batchmakers $34,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Waco, TX is $26.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Waco, TX is 16.1% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,740 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,710.