Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $49,970 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.02
10th percentile $34,970
90th percentile $70,180
Employed locally 70
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,970
    25th
    $44,650
    50th (median)
    $49,970
    75th
    $60,900
    90th
    $70,180

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 41% 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
    Cedar Rapids, IA $51,010
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $50,540

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,200
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,950
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $36,140
    Bakers $36,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Laboratory Technicians make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Des Moines, IA is $24.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.61 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Dental Laboratory Technicians salaries?

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Des Moines, IA is 3.4% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,970 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,650.