Dental Lab Technician jobs in Evanston, IL
The median dental lab technician pay in the Evanston area is $24.95 per hour ($51,900 a year), with the typical range running from $21.68 to $30.11. That ranks 28th of 133 U.S. metro areas for dental lab technician pay, and 69th of 130 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Evanston.
- $24.95median pay per hour, Chicago
- $22–$30typical range per hour
- 950dental lab technicians employed in the metro area
- 104cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Lab Technician pay in Evanston, IL
The metro median is 3% above the Illinois statewide median of $24.28 per hour. Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour. BLS counts about 950 dental laboratory technicians employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.96).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.71 | $38,920 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.68 | $45,090 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Median | $24.95 | $51,900 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.11 | $62,630 | 30% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $39.67 | $82,510 | 71% above U.S. median |
How Evanston ranks
- 28th of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 69th of 130 after adjusting for local prices
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dental Laboratory Technicians (SOC 51-9081), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Evanston
- Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $24.95 median hour buys what $24.08 buys at the national price level, 4% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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- Per year: $44,910
- Per month: $3,742
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Cook County
HRSA lists 42 active dental health shortage designations that include Cook County (10 population-group, 32 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 25 on a 0 to 26 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Dental Lab Technician pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skokie, IL | 2 mi | $24.95/hr | 65,850 |
| Des Plaines, IL | 11 mi | $24.95/hr | 58,832 |
Dental Lab Technician jobs in Illinois · Dental Lab Technician jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Illinois
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Illinois taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Evanston
Evanston city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dental lab technicians make in Evanston, IL?
Dental Lab Technicians in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $24.95 per hour, about $51,900 a year. The middle half earn between $21.68 and $30.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Evanston a good place for dental lab technicians once cost of living is counted?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 69th of 130 metro areas for dental lab technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 28th of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Evanston as a dental lab technician?
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Evanston in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 42 active dental health shortage designations that include Cook County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
Does Valorem Health place dental lab technicians in Evanston?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Evanston and across Illinois. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Evanston.
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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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