As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Dental Technician in the United States is $89. While Salary.com is seeing that Dental Technician salary in the US can go up to $114 or down to $81, but most earn between $85 and $102. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dental Technician in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Dental Technician Salary | $81 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Dental Technician Salary | $85 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Dental Technician Salary | $89 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Dental Technician Salary | $102 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Dental Technician Salary | $114 | US | May 01, 2026 |
A dental technologist (dental laboratory technician) is a member of the dental team who, upon prescription from a dental clinician, constructs custom-made restorative and dental appliances. There are four major disciplines within dental technology. These are fixed prosthesis including crowns, bridges and implants; removable prosthesis, including dentures and removable partial dentures; maxillofacial prosthesis, including ocular prosthesis and craniofacial prosthesis; and orthodontics and auxiliaries, including orthodontic appliances and mouthguards. The dentist communicates with the dental...
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