The annual and hourly salary statistics of dental laboratory technicians in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, District of Columbia are shown in Table 1 and Table 2, respectively. The wage data of dental laboratory technicians in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2017 and published in April 2018 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $18,410 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $25,590 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $42,600 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $58,650 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $89,000 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for dental laboratory technicians in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, District of Columbia in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $89,000. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $42,600. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $18,410.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of dental laboratory technicians from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $42,600 | 2.49% | 7.54% |
| 2016 | $41,540 | 14.81% | - |
| 2015 | $35,390 | -4.80% | - |
| 2014 | $37,090 | -0.22% | - |
| 2013 | $37,170 | -5.97% | - |
| 2012 | $39,390 | - | - |