Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $40,630 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.53
10th percentile $26,460
90th percentile $62,650
Employed locally 90
National median $48,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,460
    25th
    $39,070
    50th (median)
    $40,630
    75th
    $51,430
    90th
    $62,650

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Dental Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary is 41% 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
    Topeka, KS $47,060
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $44,950

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $57,970
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $67,880
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,790
    Machinists $47,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dental Laboratory Technicians in Wichita, KS is $19.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in Wichita, KS is 15.9% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Dental Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $26,460 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,070.