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Dental ceramist salary
Average dental ceramist salary
$74,175
How much does a dental ceramist make?
The average dental ceramist salary in the United States is $74,175. Dental ceramist salaries typically range between $38,000 and $142,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for dental ceramists is $35.66 per hour.
Dental ceramist salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Dental ceramists earn the highest average salary in New Jersey.
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Where can a Dental Ceramist earn more?
Dental ceramist salary estimates from across the web
Average dental ceramist salary by state
The highest-paying states for dental ceramists are New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Vermont. The lowest average dental ceramist salary states are North Dakota, Tennessee, and Utah.
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Highest paying states for dental ceramists
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $108,320 | $52.08 |
| 2 | Kentucky | $89,542 | $43.05 |
| 3 | New York | $100,132 | $48.14 |
| 4 | South Dakota | $91,231 | $43.86 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $108,821 | $52.32 |
| 6 | Virginia | $98,462 | $47.34 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $83,590 | $40.19 |
| 8 | Vermont | $103,219 | $49.62 |
| 9 | Missouri | $84,204 | $40.48 |
| 10 | Montana | $91,732 | $44.10 |
| 11 | Louisiana | $93,068 | $44.74 |
| 12 | Michigan | $81,674 | $39.27 |
| 13 | Alaska | $86,377 | $41.53 |
| 14 | Arizona | $81,919 | $39.38 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $91,485 | $43.98 |
| 16 | South Carolina | $80,602 | $38.75 |
| 17 | Ohio | $81,974 | $39.41 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $85,572 | $41.14 |
| 19 | Maine | $80,987 | $38.94 |
| 20 | Nevada | $81,435 | $39.15 |
| 21 | Texas | $80,079 | $38.50 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $82,637 | $39.73 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $80,174 | $38.55 |
| 24 | Washington | $77,472 | $37.25 |
| 25 | Oregon | $78,333 | $37.66 |
| 26 | Oklahoma | $74,131 | $35.64 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $77,671 | $37.34 |
| 28 | California | $80,422 | $38.66 |
| 29 | West Virginia | $80,512 | $38.71 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $89,807 | $43.18 |
| 31 | Illinois | $79,107 | $38.03 |
| 32 | Indiana | $74,411 | $35.77 |
| 33 | Delaware | $82,011 | $39.43 |
| 34 | Minnesota | $73,335 | $35.26 |
| 35 | Georgia | $74,168 | $35.66 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $71,558 | $34.40 |
| 37 | Maryland | $79,198 | $38.08 |
| 38 | Iowa | $74,588 | $35.86 |
| 39 | Florida | $65,839 | $31.65 |
| 40 | Kansas | $71,414 | $34.33 |
| 41 | Colorado | $65,824 | $31.65 |
| 42 | Idaho | $71,427 | $34.34 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $72,428 | $34.82 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $64,368 | $30.95 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $70,495 | $33.89 |
| 46 | North Dakota | $64,492 | $31.01 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $66,403 | $31.92 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $63,071 | $30.32 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $61,368 | $29.50 |
| 50 | Alabama | $61,078 | $29.36 |
| 51 | Utah | $63,991 | $30.76 |
Highest paying cities for dental ceramists
The highest-paying cities for dental ceramists are Andover, MA, South Portland, ME, and Lompoc, CA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andover, MA | $108,779 | $52.30 |
| 2 | South Portland, ME | $81,940 | $39.39 |
| 3 | Lompoc, CA | $81,510 | $39.19 |
| 4 | Weatherford, TX | $79,582 | $38.26 |
| 5 | Dayton, OH | $78,504 | $37.74 |
| 6 | Bellevue, WA | $78,131 | $37.56 |
| 7 | Philadelphia, PA | $78,013 | $37.51 |
| 8 | Carmel, IN | $74,263 | $35.70 |
| 9 | Tampa, FL | $67,131 | $32.27 |
Dental ceramist salary details
A dental ceramist's salary ranges from $38,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $142,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a dental ceramist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $142,000 | $11,833 | $68 |
| 75th Percentile | $104,000 | $8,667 | $50 |
| Average | $74,175 | $6,181 | $36 |
| 25th Percentile | $52,000 | $4,333 | $25 |
| 10th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
Highest paying dental ceramist jobs
The highest paying types of dental ceramists are dental mechanic, orthodontic technician, and dental laboratory worker.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finishing Technician | $35,050 | $2,921 | $16.85 | 43,972 |
| Denture Technician | $42,557 | $3,546 | $20.46 | 6,414 |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | $55,271 | $4,606 | $26.57 | 60,024 |
| Dental Technician | $68,232 | $5,686 | $32.80 | 45,536 |
Top companies hiring dental ceramists now:
Which companies pay dental ceramists the most?
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DCS | $84,199 | $40.48 |
| 2 | DenMat | $79,746 | $38.34 |
| 3 | Utah Valley Regional Medical Center | $77,696 | $37.35 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Dental ceramist salary trends
The average dental ceramist salary has risen by $11,485 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average dental ceramist earned $62,690 annually, but today, they earn $74,175 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for dental ceramists over the last decade.
Compare dental ceramist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average dental ceramist salary over time
Compare dental ceramist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Dental ceramist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74,200 | $35.66 | +1.8% |
| 2024 | $72,800 | $35.01 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $71,200 | $34.25 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | $68,100 | $32.75 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $66,400 | $31.91 | +1.3% |
Recently added dental ceramist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Dental Spa | Dental Ceramist | Atlanta, GA | 03/03/2025 | $80,000 |
| DCS Lab | Dental Ceramist | Huntsville, AL | 02/15/2025 | $80,000 |
| DCS Lab | Dental Ceramist | Wilmington, NC | 02/12/2025 | $65,000 |
| DCS Lab | Dental Ceramist | Port Washington, NY | 12/10/2024 | $100,000 |
| DCS Lab | Dental Ceramist | Wilmington, NC | 12/04/2024 | $65,000 |
| DCS Lab | Dental Ceramist | Tempe, AZ | 09/26/2024 | $60,000 |
| DCS Lab | Dental Ceramist-Crown & Bridge Finisher | Santa Clara, CA | 09/12/2024 | $62,610 |
| DCS Lab | Dental Ceramist-Crown & Bridge Finisher | Santa Clara, CA | 09/12/2024 | $62,610 |
| DCS Lab | Dental Ceramist | Durham, NC | 09/05/2024 | $65,000 |
| DCS Lab | Dental Ceramist | Wilmington, NC | 09/05/2024 | $65,000 |
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