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Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in South Carolina

The median pay for a dental laboratory technicians in South Carolina is $39,920/year ($19.19/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $80K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across South Carolina. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$40K
Median annual
$19.19/hr
Hourly rate
$28K
Entry level (10th %)
$80K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $40K get you in South Carolina?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,766/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,263/mo
Rent as % of take-home45.7% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$42,846/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,503/mo

About dental laboratory technicians

U.S. employed: 330
Category: Production & Manufacturing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, South Carolina

Bar chart showing Dental Laboratory Technicians salary percentiles in South Carolina: 10th percentile $28,260, 25th percentile $32,210, median $39,920, 75th percentile $55,920, 90th percentile $79,830. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$28K25th$32KMedian$40K75th$56K90th$80K
Bar chart showing Dental Laboratory Technicians salary percentiles in South Carolina: 10th percentile $28,260, 25th percentile $32,210, median $39,920, 75th percentile $55,920, 90th percentile $79,830. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level dental laboratory technicians (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $40K. Top earners bring in $80K or more, a $52K spread from bottom to top.

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Dental Laboratory Technicians salary by metro in South Carolina

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Columbia$42K+4%40

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Frequently asked questions

How much do dental laboratory technicians make in South Carolina?

The median is $39,920 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,260, and experienced dental laboratory technicians can clear $79,830. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $40K enough to live in South Carolina?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,766/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,263/month, which eats 45.7% 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 South Carolina?

South Carolina 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 $42,846 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.

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