Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $51,900 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.95
10th percentile $38,910
90th percentile $82,510
Employed locally 950
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,910
    25th
    $45,090
    50th (median)
    $51,900
    75th
    $62,630
    90th
    $82,510

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 58% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 42% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $58,400
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $57,850
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $56,800
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $52,600
    Illinois $50,500
    Asheville, NC $49,970

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,760
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,330
    Machinists$57,470
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$39,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Laboratory Technicians make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Chicago, IL-IN is $24.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.28 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Dental Laboratory Technicians salaries?

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 7.4% 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 Chicago?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,910 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,090.