Does your ideal degree pay what you expect?
After graduation, dental laboratory technology graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $66,719, while the bottom 20% make closer to $38,982. The median grad salary is $50,999.
Dental Laboratory Technology graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in dental laboratory technology is $41,241, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $46,476.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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