SOC 51-9081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dental Laboratory Technicians — Jackson
Jackson, MS
The median wage here is $50,430 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $49,610.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $50,430 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $49,610. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $37,080 and $63,510. The lowest tenth earn under $24,900, while the highest tenth earn more than $71,930.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Of the 453 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 220th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,900 | −49.8% |
| 25th | $37,080 | −25.3% |
| Median (50th) | $50,430 | +1.7% |
| 75th | $63,510 | +28.0% |
| 90th | $71,930 | +45.0% |
| Mean | $47,740 | −3.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jackson run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $50,430 goes as far as $57,966 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,966US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,430 a year, 1.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $24,900 to $71,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Jackson, MS?
The median annual wage is $50,430, or $24.24 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 Jackson, MS is 1.7% 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 Jackson, MS earns more than $71,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $24,900 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Jackson, MS. 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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