Dental Laboratory Technicians pay range in Wilmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,620 or more. The middle half of dental laboratory technicians in Wilmington earn between $38,990 and $55,540.
- $37K10th
- $39K25th
- $39KMedian
- $56K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,060 | $3,838 | $22.14 |
| Median | $38,990 | $3,249 | $18.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,990 | $3,249 | $18.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $55,540 | $4,628 | $26.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dental Laboratory Technicians pay in Wilmington vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Dental laboratory technicians in Wilmington earn 12% less than the North Carolina average ($52,600) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($54,290). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $49,610.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $46,060 | $38,990 | $37,080 | $60,620 | 50 |
| North Carolina | $52,600 | $49,700 | $36,580 | $75,660 | 990 |
| 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 Wilmington
On the average salary of $46,060, a single filer in Wilmington takes home about $37,860 a year, or $3,155 a month and $1,456 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 Wilmington a good place for dental laboratory technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wilmington area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.4), so the average $46,060 buys what about $47,769 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Wilmington ($45,800). A typical home costs $446,210, or 9.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in other North Carolina cities
Wilmington ranks 7th of 7 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Asheville pays the most ($54,760).
- Asheville$54,760
- Raleigh$53,060
- Charlotte$52,660
- Greensboro$51,390
- Hickory$51,350
- Winston-Salem$50,610
- Wilmington$46,060
All Dental Laboratory Technicians salaries in North Carolina
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 Wilmington: questions
How much do dental laboratory technicians make an hour in Wilmington?
$22.15 an hour on average, and $18.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dental laboratory technicians salary in Wilmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dental laboratory technicians take-home pay in Wilmington?
About $37,860 a year ($3,155 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,060.
Do dental laboratory technicians earn more in Wilmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Wilmington, NC (48900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.3%.
- 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 1.26, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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