Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $44,510 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.40
10th percentile $36,170
90th percentile $71,860
Employed locally 70
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,170
    25th
    $36,170
    50th (median)
    $44,510
    75th
    $57,270
    90th
    $71,860

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 72% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 28% 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
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $68,640
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,330
    Vermont $56,160
    Kansas City, MO-KS $53,070
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $52,940
    West Montana nonmetropolitan area $50,540

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,940
    Production Workers, All Other $37,670
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Springfield, MO is $21.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Springfield, MO is 7.9% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,170 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,170.