Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $51,010 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.52
10th percentile $37,630
90th percentile $82,260
Employed locally 140
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,630
    25th
    $46,580
    50th (median)
    $51,010
    75th
    $59,340
    90th
    $82,260

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dental Laboratory Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $68,640
    Colorado Springs, CO $66,030
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $64,780
    Worcester, MA $63,730
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $63,660
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $63,170

    Nearby metros — Dental Laboratory Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $63,170
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,740
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $56,910
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $52,600
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $50,540
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $50,280

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,130
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,390
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$65,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,180
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Laboratory Technicians make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Cedar Rapids, IA is $24.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.95 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Dental Laboratory Technicians salaries?

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 5.6% above the national median of $48,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,630 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,580.