Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians and Medical Appliance Technicians Salary in United States (2024)

The average salary for Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians and Medical Appliance Technicians in the United States is around $46240 per year.

How much do Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians and Medical Appliance Technicians make in the United States?

In the United States, Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians and Medical Appliance Technicians earn an average hourly wage of $22.23 and a mean annual wage of $46240.

Mean Hourly Wage

$22.23

Mean Annual Wage

$46240

Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians and Medical Appliance Technicians earnings by experience

For Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians and Medical Appliance Technicians positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $14.37 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $16.99 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $19.8, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $24.97. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $31.77 hourly.

When considering annual wages for Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians and Medical Appliance Technicians roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $29900 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $35330 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $41180. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $51940, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $66070 per year.

Earnings for Starting level Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians and Medical Appliance Technicians

10th Percentile Hourly Wage

$14.37

10th Percentile Annual Wage

$29900

Earnings for Junior-level Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians and Medical Appliance Technicians

25th Percentile Hourly Wage

$16.99

25th Percentile Annual Wage

$35330

Earnings for Mid-level Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians and Medical Appliance Technicians

Median Hourly Wage

$19.8

Median Annual Wage

$41180

Earnings for Senior-level Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians and Medical Appliance Technicians

75th Percentile Hourly Wage

$24.97

75th Percentile Annual Wage

$51940

Earnings for Top-level Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians and Medical Appliance Technicians

90th Percentile Hourly Wage

$31.77

90th Percentile Annual Wage

$66070

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)