How much does a Certified Dental Technician make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Certified Dental Technician in the United States is $54,928. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $43,724 to a high of $65,258, with most professionals earning between $49,063 and $60,335.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Certified Dental Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Certified Dental Technician Salary $43,724 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Certified Dental Technician Salary $49,063 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Certified Dental Technician Salary $54,928 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Certified Dental Technician Salary $60,335 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Certified Dental Technician Salary $65,258 US March 01, 2025
25% $49,063 10% $43,724 90% $65,258 75% $60,335 $54,928 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Certified Dental Technician

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Dental Hygienist

    5 - 7 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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49063
60335
54928

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
49160
60548
55004
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