Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $48,970 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.54
10th percentile $30,260
90th percentile $75,980
Employed locally 30
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,260
    25th
    $36,750
    50th (median)
    $48,970
    75th
    $59,850
    90th
    $75,980

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $58,180
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,330
    Winston-Salem, NC $51,090
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $50,540
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $50,430
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $50,280

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,360
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $82,920
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $55,700
    Bakers $34,410
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Wilmington, NC is $23.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Wilmington, NC is 1.4% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,260 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,750.