Dental Lab Technician jobs in St. Cloud, MN
Pay for dental lab technicians in the St. Cloud area centers on $23.21 per hour, or about $48,270 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.03 and the upper quarter over $28.03. That ranks 68th of 133 U.S. metro areas for dental lab technician pay, and 22nd of 130 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near St. Cloud and what they pay.
- $23.21median pay per hour, St. Cloud
- $22–$28typical range per hour
- 40dental lab technicians employed in the metro area
- 88cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Lab Technician pay in St. Cloud, MN
The metro median is 16% below the Minnesota statewide median of $27.49 per hour. Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour. BLS counts about 40 dental laboratory technicians employed in the St. Cloud metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.62).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.18 | $35,730 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.03 | $45,820 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Median | $23.21 | $48,270 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $28.03 | $58,300 | 21% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $34.11 | $70,950 | 47% above U.S. median |
How St. Cloud ranks
- 68th of 133 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 22nd 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 St. Cloud
- Overall prices in St. Cloud run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 35% below the U.S. average (index 65.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.21 median hour buys what $26.49 buys at the national price level, 14% 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.
Get the St. Cloud Dental Lab Technician pay report
Named employers near St. Cloud, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportEstimate your St. Cloud paycheck
- Per year: $41,778
- Per month: $3,482
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the St. Cloud metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Benton County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Benton County (1 geographic). The highest-scoring one rates 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove, MN | 45 mi | $28.02/hr | 72,739 |
| Coon Rapids, MN | 48 mi | $28.02/hr | 63,807 |
| Plymouth, MN | 49 mi | $28.02/hr | 78,551 |
| Brooklyn Park, MN | 49 mi | $28.02/hr | 82,893 |
| Blaine, MN | 53 mi | $28.02/hr | 75,172 |
| Minnetonka, MN | 54 mi | $28.02/hr | 52,651 |
Dental Lab Technician jobs in Minnesota · Dental Lab Technician jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Minnesota
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Minnesota taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in St. Cloud
St. Cloud city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dental lab technicians make in St. Cloud, MN?
Dental Lab Technicians in the St. Cloud metro area have a median pay of $23.21 per hour, about $48,270 a year. The middle half earn between $22.03 and $28.03 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is St. Cloud a good place for dental lab technicians once cost of living is counted?
St. Cloud ranks 22nd of 130 metro areas for dental lab technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 68th of 133 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in St. Cloud as a dental lab technician?
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is St. Cloud in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Benton 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 St. Cloud?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in St. Cloud and across Minnesota. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near St. Cloud.
What do employers near St. Cloud pay dental lab technicians? Get the report.
Tell us your role and city. Within 24 hours you get an email with three things, by employer name. It costs you nothing, because employers pay us.
- 1Pay for your role at other employers
The hourly pay at named employers near you, so you see who pays most.
- 2What they are offering now
The pay range and median across current postings, and how many were posted this month.
- 3Roles open for you right now
Every current opening near you with pay, shift and start date. Reply with one click.
Get your free pay report
80+ Dental Lab Technician roles in Minnesota, sent free by email
Tell us who you are and what you do. We email the report within 24 hours on business days.
Your Lab Tech pay reportTop-paying employers shown · your Minnesota list by name comes with the full report
1Pay for your role at other employers
- 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
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Minnesota list
2What they are offering now
24 Lab Tech postings with published pay in the US, 12 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open Lab Tech roles
Open Lab Tech roles near St. Cloud, MN, each with pay, shift and start date, arrive with your report.