Dental Laboratory Technicians pay range in Detroit
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,350 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,380 or more. The middle half of dental laboratory technicians in Detroit earn between $46,680 and $66,290.
- $38K10th
- $47K25th
- $55KMedian
- $66K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,370 | $4,781 | $27.58 |
| Median | $55,170 | $4,598 | $26.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,680 | $3,890 | $22.44 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $66,290 | $5,524 | $31.87 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dental Laboratory Technicians pay in Detroit vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Dental laboratory technicians in Detroit earn 5% more than the Michigan average ($54,450) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($54,290). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $49,610.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $57,370 | $55,170 | $38,350 | $78,380 | 490 |
| Michigan | $54,450 | $49,570 | $37,560 | $77,420 | 1,180 |
| United States | $54,290 | $49,610 | $36,660 | $76,940 | 34,410 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Dental Laboratory Technicians salary after taxes in Detroit
On the average salary of $57,370, a single filer in Detroit takes home about $44,847 a year, or $3,737 a month and $1,725 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Is Detroit a good place for dental laboratory technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Detroit area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $57,370 buys what about $57,200 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Detroit ($52,080). A typical home costs $269,080, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in other Michigan cities
Detroit ranks 2nd of 4 Michigan metro areas for this job; Ann Arbor pays the most ($60,220).
- Ann Arbor$60,220
- Detroit$57,370
- Lansing$50,550
- Grand Rapids$49,040
Highest-paying cities for dental laboratory technicians
Portland, ME pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($72,020).
- Portland, ME$72,020
- Colorado Springs, CO$70,970
- Fort Myers, FL$70,690
- Boston, MA$70,440
- Worcester, MA$69,250
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Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Detroit: questions
How much do dental laboratory technicians make an hour in Detroit?
$27.58 an hour on average, and $26.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dental laboratory technicians salary in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,350 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dental laboratory technicians take-home pay in Detroit?
About $44,847 a year ($3,737 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,370. Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Do dental laboratory technicians earn more in Detroit than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more than the U.S. average for this job ($54,290).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9081; area Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (19820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.16, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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