Dental Laboratory Technicians pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,610 or more. The middle half of dental laboratory technicians in Louisville earn between $38,650 and $58,740.
- $23K10th
- $39K25th
- $50KMedian
- $59K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,190 | $4,266 | $24.61 |
| Median | $49,920 | $4,160 | $24.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,650 | $3,221 | $18.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,740 | $4,895 | $28.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dental Laboratory Technicians pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Dental laboratory technicians in Louisville earn 6% more than the Kentucky average ($48,350) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($54,290). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $49,610.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $51,190 | $49,920 | $23,390 | $79,610 | 190 |
| Kentucky | $48,350 | $46,770 | $21,120 | $68,660 | 420 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $51,190, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $40,511 a year, or $3,376 a month and $1,558 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $41,805 | $3,484 |
| Working in KY | $40,511 | $3,376 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for dental laboratory technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $51,190 buys what about $54,999 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 2nd of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Lexington pays the most ($53,290).
- Lexington$53,290
- Louisville$51,190
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 Louisville: questions
How much do dental laboratory technicians make an hour in Louisville?
$24.61 an hour on average, and $24.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dental laboratory technicians salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dental laboratory technicians take-home pay in Louisville?
About $40,511 a year ($3,376 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,190. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do dental laboratory technicians earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.24, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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