Dental Lab Technician salary in Missouri
Dental Lab Technicians in Missouri earn a median of $22.55 per hour, about $46,900 a year, 3% below the U.S. median of $23.23. The middle half earn between $18.61 and $29.87 per hour. The highest median among Missouri metro areas is in Kansas City, MO-KS, at $25.51 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $22.55median pay per hour
- $46,900median pay per year
- 1,000employed in Missouri
- #35of 48 states by median pay
Dental Lab Technician pay in Missouri: percentiles
| Level | Missouri per hour | Missouri per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.46 | $36,320 | $17.35 |
| Lower quartile | $18.61 | $38,710 | $18.87 |
| Median | $22.55 | $46,900 | $23.23 |
| Upper quartile | $29.87 | $62,130 | $29.96 |
| Top 10% | $37.16 | $77,290 | $37.83 |
Dental Lab Technician pay by metro area in Missouri
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Missouri median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $25.51 | $53,070 | 450 | 13% above | $27.57 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $23.22 | $48,290 | 650 | 3% above | $24.42 |
| Springfield, MO | $21.40 | $44,510 | 70 | 5% below | $24.16 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Dental Lab Technician pay in states next to Missouri
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $22.06 | $45,880 | 2% below Missouri |
| Illinois | $24.28 | $50,500 | 8% above Missouri |
| Iowa | $23.34 | $48,560 | 4% above Missouri |
| Kansas | $23.86 | $49,620 | 6% above Missouri |
| Kentucky | $20.08 | $41,760 | 11% below Missouri |
| Nebraska | $23.64 | $49,170 | 5% above Missouri |
| Oklahoma | $23.31 | $48,480 | 3% above Missouri |
| Tennessee | $21.14 | $43,970 | 6% below Missouri |
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Common questions
How much does a dental lab technician make in Missouri?
The median is $22.55 per hour, about $46,900 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $17.46 and the top 10% earn over $37.16 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Missouri city pays dental lab technicians the most?
Among Missouri metro areas, Kansas City, MO-KS has the highest median at $25.51 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Missouri rank for dental lab technician pay?
Missouri ranks 35th of 48 states by median dental lab technician pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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