Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$48,310
↑ 35.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Dental Laboratory Technicians — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Dental Laboratory Technicians — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 35.7% since 2011 ($35,590 → $48,310)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $48,310
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.9%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -8%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,310 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $47,690 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | $46,050 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | $45,770 | +8.7% |
| 2020 | $42,110 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | $41,340 | +2.2% |
| 2018 | $40,440 | +4.6% |
| 2017 | $38,670 | +2.6% |
| 2016 | $37,680 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | $37,190 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | $36,830 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | $36,440 | +1.0% |
| 2012 | $36,090 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | $35,590 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.