The salary statistics of dental laboratory technicians in the industry sector of manufacturing are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare dental laboratory technician salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $22,820 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $28,800 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $37,730 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $50,040 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $63,080 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for dental laboratory technicians in the industry sector of manufacturing. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) dental laboratory technicians is $63,080. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $37,730. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid dental laboratory technicians is $22,820.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of dental laboratory technicians in the industry sector of manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $37,730 | 2.31% | 5.75% |
| 2016 | $36,860 | 0.49% | - |
| 2015 | $36,680 | 0.74% | - |
| 2014 | $36,410 | 1.65% | - |
| 2013 | $35,810 | 0.70% | - |
| 2012 | $35,560 | - | - |
The average salaries of dental laboratory technicians in two industries in the manufacturing sector are shown below. For detailed dental laboratory technician salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | |
| Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2017 and published in April 2018 [1].