Dental Laboratory Technicians pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,900 a year or less, while the top 10% make $71,930 or more. The middle half of dental laboratory technicians in Jackson earn between $37,080 and $63,510.
- $25K10th
- $37K25th
- $50KMedian
- $64K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,740 | $3,978 | $22.95 |
| Median | $50,430 | $4,202 | $24.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,080 | $3,090 | $17.83 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,510 | $5,292 | $30.53 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dental Laboratory Technicians pay in Jackson vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Dental laboratory technicians in Jackson earn about the same as the Mississippi average ($46,910) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($54,290). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $49,610.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $47,740 | $50,430 | $24,900 | $71,930 | 50 |
| Mississippi | $46,910 | $47,770 | $26,520 | $70,760 | 140 |
| 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 Jackson
On the average salary of $47,740, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $39,361 a year, or $3,280 a month and $1,514 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Jackson a good place for dental laboratory technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $47,740 buys what about $53,612 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($42,850). A typical home costs $215,136, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Baton Rouge, LA$47,270
- Mobile, AL$45,140
- Memphis, TN$54,250
- Daphne, AL$45,800
- Birmingham, AL$46,730
- Little Rock, AR$51,240
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 Jackson: questions
How much do dental laboratory technicians make an hour in Jackson?
$22.95 an hour on average, and $24.24 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dental laboratory technicians salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,900 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,080, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dental laboratory technicians take-home pay in Jackson?
About $39,361 a year ($3,280 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,740.
Do dental laboratory technicians earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less 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 Jackson, MS (27140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.8%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.76, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.76).
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