Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary
The median pay for a dental laboratory technicians in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA is $37,450/year ($18.01/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $21K at the entry level to $64K for experienced workers.
So what does $37K get you in Shreveport-Bossier City?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Shreveport-Bossier City’s Regional Price Parity (84.8). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
About dental laboratory technicians
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What this looks like in Shreveport-Bossier City
Pay for dental laboratory technicians in Shreveport-Bossier City runs about 25% below the U.S. median of $50K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,243/month, which is 48.1% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 84.8 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 15% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for dental laboratory technicianss.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for dental laboratory technicians in metros near Shreveport-Bossier City, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $54K | , |
| Baton Rouge | $40K | , |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $48K | , |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $47K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
Entry-level dental laboratory technicians (10th percentile) start around $21K. Mid-career wages sit at $37K. Top earners bring in $64K or more, a $44K spread from bottom to top.
Dental Laboratory Technicians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $73K | +47% | 440 |
| North Dakota | $68K | +36% | 60 |
| Maine | $64K | +29% | 120 |
| Colorado | $61K | +23% | 410 |
| New Hampshire | $61K | +22% | 120 |
| Florida | $60K | +21% | 2,330 |
| Nebraska | $59K | +18% | 190 |
| Kansas | $57K | +14% | 570 |
| Washington | $56K | +14% | 670 |
| Minnesota | $56K | +13% | 390 |
| New York | $52K | +6% | 1,890 |
| Virginia | $52K | +5% | 1,050 |
| Illinois | $51K | +4% | 2,030 |
| Arkansas | $50K | +1% | 840 |
| Indiana | $50K | +1% | 680 |
| North Carolina | $50K | +0% | 990 |
| Michigan | $50K | -0% | 1,180 |
| Georgia | $49K | -1% | 1,460 |
| Pennsylvania | $49K | -1% | 930 |
| Tennessee | $49K | -1% | 610 |
| Oregon | $49K | -2% | 570 |
| Oklahoma | $49K | -2% | 250 |
| Ohio | $48K | -2% | 1,160 |
| South Dakota | $48K | -2% | 120 |
| Nevada | $48K | -3% | 200 |
| Arizona | $48K | -3% | 950 |
| Maryland | $48K | -4% | 590 |
| Mississippi | $48K | -4% | 140 |
| West Virginia | $48K | -4% | N/A |
| Montana | $48K | -4% | 110 |
| Iowa | $48K | -4% | 380 |
| California | $47K | -4% | 4,480 |
| Idaho | $47K | -4% | 370 |
| New Jersey | $47K | -5% | 780 |
| Wisconsin | $47K | -5% | 800 |
| Utah | $47K | -5% | 1,300 |
| Missouri | $47K | -6% | 740 |
| Kentucky | $47K | -6% | 420 |
| Texas | $46K | -7% | 1,770 |
| Alabama | $46K | -8% | 1,050 |
| Rhode Island | $45K | -9% | N/A |
| Hawaii | $45K | -9% | 120 |
| New Mexico | $45K | -9% | 130 |
| Delaware | $39K | -22% | N/A |
| Louisiana | $38K | -22% | 330 |
| South Carolina | $37K | -25% | 260 |
Showing 1–10 of 46 states
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Frequently asked questions
Can a dental laboratory technician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Shreveport-Bossier City?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $37K, rent takes 48.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,243/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $800/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for dental laboratory technicians in Shreveport-Bossier City?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new dental laboratory technicians typically earn — is $21K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,241/month. At HUD’s $1,243/month FMR, rent would take 100% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is dental laboratory technician a high-paying job in Shreveport-Bossier City?
Local pay runs 25% below the national median — $37K here vs. $50K nationally. Cost of living is 15% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Shreveport-Bossier City compare to the national average for dental laboratory technicians?
Shreveport-Bossier City pays $37K median vs. the U.S. average of $50K — that’s -25%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 84.8), the purchasing-power equivalent is $44K — below the national median.
How much do dental laboratory technicians make in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA?
The median is $37,450 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $20,690, and experienced dental laboratory technicians can clear $64,210. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $37K enough to live in Shreveport-Bossier City?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,585/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,243/month, which eats 48.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a dental laboratory technicians salary go in Shreveport-Bossier City?
Shreveport-Bossier City has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median dental laboratory technicians salary is worth about $44,163 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do dental laboratory technicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.