Dental Lab Technician jobs in Illinois
Dental Lab Technicians in Illinois earn a median of $24.28 per hour, about $50,500 a year, and the middle half earn between $21.53 and $29.95, 5% above the U.S. median. Pick a city below to see pay, hospitals and cost of living.
- $24.28median pay per hour, Illinois
- $22–$30typical range per hour
- 1,440dental lab technician employed statewide
- 30cities with 50,000+ residents
Dental Lab Technician jobs by city in Illinois
| City | Population | Median pay / hr | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 2,721,308 | $24.95/hr | $51,900 |
| Aurora | 180,710 | $24.95/hr | $51,900 |
| Naperville | 153,124 | $24.95/hr | $51,900 |
| Joliet | 151,837 | $24.95/hr | $51,900 |
| Rockford | 147,486 | $24.28/hr | $50,500 |
| Elgin | 114,701 | $24.95/hr | $51,900 |
| Springfield | 112,949 | $24.28/hr | $50,500 |
| Peoria | 111,696 | $22.69/hr | $47,200 |
| Champaign | 91,961 | $24.28/hr | $50,500 |
| Waukegan | 88,570 | $24.95/hr | $51,900 |
| Cicero | 82,090 | $24.95/hr | $51,900 |
| Bloomington | 79,232 | $24.28/hr | $50,500 |
| Schaumburg | 77,099 | $24.95/hr | $51,900 |
| Evanston | 76,006 | $24.95/hr | $51,900 |
| Arlington Heights | 75,596 | $24.95/hr | $51,900 |
| Bolingbrook | 74,756 | $24.95/hr | $51,900 |
| Decatur | 68,763 | $24.28/hr | $50,500 |
| Palatine | 65,951 | $24.95/hr | $51,900 |
| Skokie | 65,850 | $24.95/hr | $51,900 |
| Des Plaines | 58,832 | $24.95/hr | $51,900 |
| Orland Park | 58,020 | $24.95/hr | $51,900 |
| Oak Lawn | 56,531 | $24.95/hr | $51,900 |
| Mount Prospect | 55,460 | $24.95/hr | $51,900 |
| Berwyn | 55,152 | $24.95/hr | $51,900 |
| Tinley Park | 54,856 | $24.95/hr | $51,900 |
| Wheaton | 53,741 | $24.95/hr | $51,900 |
| Normal | 53,304 | $24.28/hr | $50,500 |
| Oak Park | 52,947 | $24.95/hr | $51,900 |
| Hoffman Estates | 50,920 | $24.95/hr | $51,900 |
| Downers Grove | 50,552 | $24.95/hr | $51,900 |
Median pay is the BLS OEWS figure for the metro area of each city, May 2024.
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Common questions
How much do dental lab technicians make in Illinois?
The median is $24.28 per hour, about $50,500 a year. The middle half earn between $21.53 and $29.95 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Which Illinois cities pay dental lab technicians the most?
See the table above: it lists every Illinois city with 50,000 or more residents and the median pay for its metro area.
Does Valorem Health place dental lab technicians in Illinois?
Yes. We place healthcare staff across Illinois. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near you.
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- Durable Dental LabRolling Meadows, IL · 1 wage offer$28.90/ hr$29–$29
- Aspen DentalZanesville, OH · 3 postings$29.50/ hr$25–$33
- ClearChoice Dental Implant CentersWest Palm Beach, FL · 1 posting$36.50/ hr$35–$38
- Veterans Health AdministrationRedlands, CA · 1 posting$36.02/ hr$31–$41
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