As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Dental Technician in Alabama is $170,436, equivalent to $82 per hour, $3,278 weekly, or $14,203 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Dental Technician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Dental Technician in Alabama vary widely, spanning from $156,057 to $217,563. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($162,909) and 75th percentile ($195,104), while top earners (90th percentile) make $217,563 per year. This $32,195 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Clinical Skills, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alabama Dental Technician often earn 8.1% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 7 companies. However, Alabama currently ranks 47 nationwide for Dental Technician job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Dental Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dental Technician Salary $156,057 AL July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Dental Technician Salary $162,909 AL July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Dental Technician Salary $170,436 AL July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Dental Technician Salary $195,104 AL July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Dental Technician Salary $217,563 AL July 01, 2026
25% $162,909 10% $156,057 90% $217,563 75% $195,104 $170,436 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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Georgiana, AL Avg. Salary $169,642 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Tanner, AL Avg. Salary $181,218 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, AL Avg. Salary $167,553 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abernant, AL Avg. Salary $176,141 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, AL Avg. Salary $178,654 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addison, AL Avg. Salary $172,266 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adger, AL Avg. Salary $176,692 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Akron, AL Avg. Salary $175,300 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alabaster, AL Avg. Salary $177,302 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alberta, AL Avg. Salary $169,586 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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