Dental Laboratory Technicians pay range in Bellingham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,810 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,670 or more. The middle half of dental laboratory technicians in Bellingham earn between $48,320 and $80,670.
- $39K10th
- $48K25th
- $60KMedian
- $81K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,350 | $5,196 | $29.98 |
| Median | $59,660 | $4,972 | $28.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,320 | $4,027 | $23.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $80,670 | $6,722 | $38.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dental Laboratory Technicians pay in Bellingham vs. Washington and the U.S.
Dental laboratory technicians in Bellingham earn 7% more than the Washington average ($58,080) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($54,290). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $49,610.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $62,350 | $59,660 | $38,810 | $80,670 | 30 |
| Washington | $58,080 | $56,400 | $39,970 | $78,340 | 670 |
| 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 Bellingham
On the average salary of $62,350, a single filer in Bellingham takes home about $52,278 a year, or $4,357 a month and $2,011 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Bellingham a good place for dental laboratory technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bellingham area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $62,350 buys what about $60,338 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Bellingham ($57,820). A typical home costs $620,829, or 10.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in other Washington cities
Bellingham ranks 1st of 3 Washington metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Bellingham: questions
How much do dental laboratory technicians make an hour in Bellingham?
$29.98 an hour on average, and $28.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dental laboratory technicians salary in Bellingham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,810 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dental laboratory technicians take-home pay in Bellingham?
About $52,278 a year ($4,357 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,350. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do dental laboratory technicians earn more in Bellingham than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Bellingham, WA (13380). 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. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.56, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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