Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $49,310 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.71
10th percentile $39,610
90th percentile $62,010
Employed locally 50
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,610
    25th
    $45,900
    50th (median)
    $49,310
    75th
    $61,980
    90th
    $62,010

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 74% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 26% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $51,900
    Illinois $50,500

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,690
    Machinists$49,930
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$46,900
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$38,970
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Rockford, IL is $23.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Rockford, IL is 2.1% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,610 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,900.