SOC 51-9081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dental Laboratory Technicians — Albany
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY · 6 metro areas compared
At $46,880, median pay for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Albany, NY tracks the national median of $49,610 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $46,880, median pay for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Albany, NY tracks the national median of $49,610 closely. Pay ranges from under $33,330 at the tenth percentile to more than $69,350 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,330 to $60,000.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, New York records the highest median at $58,160. Of the 557 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 442nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,330 | −32.8% |
| 25th | $38,330 | −22.7% |
| Median (50th) | $46,880 | −5.5% |
| 75th | $60,000 | +20.9% |
| 90th | $69,350 | +39.8% |
| Mean | $50,080 | +0.9% |
Other metro areas in New York
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Albany run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $46,880 buys what $43,448 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,448US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,880 a year, 5.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,330 to $69,350 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New York, at $58,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Albany, NY?
The median annual wage is $46,880, or $22.54 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $49,610, so pay in Albany, NY is 5.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Albany, NY earns more than $69,350 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,330 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in New York, at $58,160 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Albany, NY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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