Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $44,780 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.53
10th percentile $34,010
90th percentile $83,750
Employed locally 50
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,010
    25th
    $38,140
    50th (median)
    $44,780
    75th
    $61,230
    90th
    $83,750

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 37% 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
    Billings, MT $47,560

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$58,750
    Bakers$35,690
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$38,420
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,510
    Butchers and Meat Cutters$42,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Missoula, MT is $21.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Missoula, MT is 7.3% below 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,010 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,140.