Dental Lab Technician jobs in Columbia, MO
Dental Lab Technicians in Missouri earn a median of $22.55 per hour, about $46,900 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.61 and $29.87. That is 3% below the U.S. median of $23.23 per hour. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Columbia.
- $22.55median pay per hour, Missouri
- $19–$30typical range per hour
- 89cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Dental Lab Technician pay in Columbia, MO
Nationally the median is $23.23 per hour. BLS counts about 1,000 dental laboratory technicians employed in Missouri.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.46 | $36,320 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.61 | $38,710 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.55 | $46,900 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $29.87 | $62,130 | 29% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $37.16 | $77,290 | 60% above U.S. median |
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 Columbia
- Overall prices in Columbia run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 31% below the U.S. average (index 69.2).
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 Columbia Dental Lab Technician pay report
Named employers near Columbia, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportEstimate your Columbia paycheck
- Per year: $40,590
- Per month: $3,382
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Missouri. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Dental health shortage areas in Boone County
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Boone County (1 geographic). The highest-scoring one rates 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Fallon, MO | 87 mi | $23.22/hr | 95,355 |
| St. Peters, MO | 93 mi | $23.22/hr | 61,398 |
| St. Charles, MO | 98 mi | $23.22/hr | 72,458 |
| Blue Springs, MO | 104 mi | $25.51/hr | 61,246 |
| Florissant, MO | 108 mi | $23.22/hr | 51,290 |
| Independence, MO | 109 mi | $25.51/hr | 121,629 |
Dental Lab Technician jobs in Missouri · Dental Lab Technician jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Missouri
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Missouri requires for your role with the Missouri licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Missouri taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Columbia
Columbia city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do dental lab technicians make in Columbia, MO?
Dental Lab Technicians in Missouri have a median pay of $22.55 per hour, about $46,900 a year. The middle half earn between $18.61 and $29.87 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Do I need a Missouri license to work in Columbia as a dental lab technician?
Dental laboratory training or on-the-job experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Missouri requires for your role with the Missouri licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Columbia in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active dental health shortage designation that include Boone 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 Columbia?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Columbia and across Missouri. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Columbia.
What do employers near Columbia 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
50+ Dental Lab Technician roles in Missouri, 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 Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Columbia, MO, each with pay, shift and start date, arrive with your report.