Dental Technician Salary in San Diego, California

Dental Technician Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does a Dental Technician make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dental Technician in San Diego, CA is $189,235. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $172,801 to $208,688, with most professionals earning between $157,838 and $226,399.

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10th Percentile Dental Technician Salary $157,838 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dental Technician Salary $172,801 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dental Technician Salary $189,235 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dental Technician Salary $208,688 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dental Technician Salary $226,399 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25% $172,801 10% $157,838 90% $226,399 75% $208,688 $189,235 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Dental Technician ?

A dental technologist (dental laboratory technician) is a member of the dental team who, upon prescription from a dental clinician, constructs custom-made restorative and dental appliances. There are four major disciplines within dental technology. These are fixed prosthesis including crowns, bridges and implants; removable prosthesis, including dentures and removable partial dentures; maxillofacial prosthesis, including ocular prosthesis and craniofacial prosthesis; and orthodontics and auxiliaries, including orthodontic appliances and mouthguards. The dentist communicates with the dental...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dental Technician in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Dental Technician ranges from $172,801 to $208,688 with the average base salary of $189,235. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $172,801 to $208,688 with the average total cash compensation of $189,235.

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