Dental Lab Technician jobs in Topeka, KS
The median dental lab technician pay in the Topeka area is $22.63 per hour ($47,060 a year), with the typical range running from $22.45 to $23.91. That ranks 84th of 133 U.S. metro areas for dental lab technician pay, and 33rd of 130 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Topeka and what they pay.
- $22.63median pay per hour, Topeka
- $22–$24typical range per hour
- 50dental lab technicians employed in the metro area
- 89cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Lab Technician pay in Topeka, KS
The metro median is 5% below the Kansas statewide median of $23.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour. BLS counts about 50 dental laboratory technicians employed in the Topeka metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.86).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.13 | $37,710 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.45 | $46,700 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.63 | $47,060 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $23.91 | $49,730 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $29.08 | $60,490 | 25% above U.S. median |
How Topeka ranks
- 84th of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 33rd 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 Topeka
- Overall prices in Topeka run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 35% below the U.S. average (index 65.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.63 median hour buys what $25.48 buys at the national price level, 10% 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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Dental Lab Technician pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | 24 mi | $23.86/hr | 97,271 |
| Shawnee, KS | 48 mi | $25.51/hr | 69,724 |
| Lenexa, KS | 48 mi | $25.51/hr | 59,427 |
| Olathe, KS | 48 mi | $25.51/hr | 149,035 |
| Manhattan, KS | 50 mi | $23.86/hr | 54,700 |
| Kansas City, KS | 52 mi | $25.51/hr | 156,752 |
Dental Lab Technician jobs in Kansas · Dental Lab Technician jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Kansas
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kansas requires for your role with the Kansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Kansas taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Topeka
Topeka city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dental lab technicians make in Topeka, KS?
Dental Lab Technicians in the Topeka metro area have a median pay of $22.63 per hour, about $47,060 a year. The middle half earn between $22.45 and $23.91 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Topeka a good place for dental lab technicians once cost of living is counted?
Topeka ranks 33rd of 130 metro areas for dental lab technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 84th of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Kansas license to work in Topeka as a dental lab technician?
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kansas requires for your role with the Kansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Does Valorem Health place dental lab technicians in Topeka?
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- 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
- ClearChoice Dental Implant CentersRochester, NY · 1 posting$36.00/ hr$32–$40
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