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SOC 51-9081·Production
Dental Laboratory Technicians
Median wage
$55,545
10-yr outlook
−3.1%by 2032
Openings / year
351
Workers in NY
2,130
How pay grows with experience
Dental Laboratory Technicians — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $41,705 |
| Median (typical) | $55,545 |
| Experienced | $66,644 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Dental Laboratory Technicians — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Long Island | $60,615 |
| New York City | $58,272 |
| Hudson Valley | $57,455 |
| Finger Lakes | $57,091 |
| North Country | $51,846 |
| Southern Tier | $49,542 |
| Capital Region | $49,069 |
| Western New York | $47,928 |
| Mohawk Valley | $47,098 |
| Central New York | $46,560 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
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