Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $63,730 +31.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.64
10th percentile $44,450
90th percentile $90,730
Employed locally 40
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,450
    25th
    $60,110
    50th (median)
    $63,730
    75th
    $77,730
    90th
    $90,730

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 32% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $63,660
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $63,170
    Colorado $63,170

    Nearby metros — Dental Laboratory Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $63,660
    Massachusetts $59,270
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $58,180
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $57,980
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $56,960
    Maine $56,020

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,840
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,200
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,650
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,160
    Machinists $60,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Worcester, MA is $30.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Worcester, MA is 31.9% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,450 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,110.