Dental Laboratory Technicians pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,780 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,500 or more. The middle half of dental laboratory technicians in Memphis earn between $37,780 and $65,110.
- $38K10th
- $38K25th
- $51KMedian
- $65K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,250 | $4,521 | $26.08 |
| Median | $50,590 | $4,216 | $24.32 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,780 | $3,148 | $18.16 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $65,110 | $5,426 | $31.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dental Laboratory Technicians pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Dental laboratory technicians in Memphis earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($53,920) and about the same as 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $54,250 | $50,590 | $37,780 | $72,500 | 130 |
| Tennessee | $53,920 | $48,880 | $36,520 | $79,020 | 610 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $54,250, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $45,770 a year, or $3,814 a month and $1,760 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $45,770 | $3,814 |
| Working in MS | $44,332 | $3,694 |
| Working in AR | $44,250 | $3,687 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for dental laboratory technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $54,250 buys what about $58,853 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 3rd of 4 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Knoxville pays the most ($57,440).
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Memphis: questions
How much do dental laboratory technicians make an hour in Memphis?
$26.08 an hour on average, and $24.32 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dental laboratory technicians salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,780 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,780, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dental laboratory technicians take-home pay in Memphis?
About $45,770 a year ($3,814 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,250. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do dental laboratory technicians earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.8%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.97, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.