How much does a Dental Technician make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dental Technician in the United States is $174,829. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $159,646 to $192,801, with most professionals earning between $145,823 and $209,163.

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Dental Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dental Technician Salary $145,823 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dental Technician Salary $159,646 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dental Technician Salary $174,829 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dental Technician Salary $192,801 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dental Technician Salary $209,163 US March 01, 2025
25% $159,646 10% $145,823 90% $209,163 75% $192,801 $174,829 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Dental Technician ?

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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dental Technician in the United States. The base salary for Dental Technician ranges from $159,646 to $192,801 with the average base salary of $174,829. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $159,646 to $192,801 with the average total cash compensation of $174,829.

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