Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,800 +17.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.31
10th percentile $45,210
90th percentile $62,540
Employed locally 70
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,210
    25th
    $45,280
    50th (median)
    $56,800
    75th
    $61,740
    90th
    $62,540

    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

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,520
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$61,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,370
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dental Laboratory Technicians make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in East Central Illinois is $27.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.07 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Dental Laboratory Technicians salaries?

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in East Central Illinois is 17.6% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,210 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,280.