Dental Laboratory Technicians pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,160 or more. The middle half of dental laboratory technicians in San Juan earn between $22,280 and $29,570.
- $22K10th
- $22K25th
- $22KMedian
- $30K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $28,390 | $2,366 | $13.65 |
| Median | $22,490 | $1,874 | $10.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $22,280 | $1,857 | $10.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $29,570 | $2,464 | $14.22 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dental Laboratory Technicians pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Dental laboratory technicians in San Juan earn 4% more than the Puerto Rico average ($27,370) and 48% less than the U.S. average ($54,290). At the median the gap is -55% against the U.S. median of $49,610.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $28,390 | $22,490 | $22,180 | $50,160 | 70 |
| Puerto Rico | $27,370 | $22,490 | $21,840 | $48,710 | 100 |
| 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.
Is San Juan a good place for dental laboratory technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$59,850
- Naples, FL$65,730
- Palm Bay, FL$59,870
- Fort Myers, FL$70,690
- Orlando, FL$55,570
- Lakeland, FL$54,760
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 San Juan: questions
How much do dental laboratory technicians make an hour in San Juan?
$13.65 an hour on average, and $10.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dental laboratory technicians salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $22,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do dental laboratory technicians earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 48% 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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.8%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.43, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.43).
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