Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $47,060 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.63
10th percentile $37,710
90th percentile $60,480
Employed locally 50
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,710
    25th
    $46,690
    50th (median)
    $47,060
    75th
    $49,730
    90th
    $60,480

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 69% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 31% 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
    Kansas City, MO-KS $53,070
    Jackson, MI $50,100
    Jackson, MS $48,300
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $44,950
    Wichita, KS $40,630

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,820
    Food Batchmakers $55,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,960
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,030
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,630
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Topeka, KS is $22.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Topeka, KS is 2.6% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,710 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,690.