SOC 51-9081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dental Laboratory Technicians — Florida
Florida · 10 metro areas compared
In Florida the median wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians is $59,790 a year, which is 20.5% higher than the national figure of $49,610.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Florida the median wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians is $59,790 a year, which is 20.5% higher than the national figure of $49,610. Half of workers earn between $47,430 and $72,800. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,750 and the ninetieth at $78,010.
The area has 2,330 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.06 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 46 states with published data for this occupation, Florida ranks 6th by median wage. Cape Coral leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $78,010. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 341st of 777 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,750 | −25.9% |
| 25th | $47,430 | −4.4% |
| Median (50th) | $59,790 | +20.5% |
| 75th | $72,800 | +46.7% |
| 90th | $78,010 | +57.2% |
| Mean | $59,520 | +20.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Coral | $78,010 | 110 | |
| 2 | Deltona | $68,640 | 40 | |
| 3 | North Port | $61,360 | 100 | |
| 4 | Naples | $60,560 | 50 | |
| 5 | Miami | $59,940 | 590 | |
| 6 | Tampa | $59,920 | 520 | |
| 7 | Palm Bay | $59,730 | 80 | |
| 8 | Jacksonville | $58,880 | 130 | |
| 9 | Lakeland | $58,040 | 70 | |
| 10 | Pensacola | $52,880 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $59,790 buys what $57,824 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 16.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,790as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,824US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,790 a year, 20.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,750 to $78,010 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,330 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 6th of 46 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cape Coral, at $78,010.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Florida?
The median annual wage is $59,790, or $28.74 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 Florida is 20.5% higher. 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 Florida earns more than $78,010 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,750 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 Cape Coral, at $78,010 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,330 jobs in this occupation in Florida. 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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