Dental Laboratory Technicians pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for dental laboratory technicians is $24.70 an hour ($51,380 a year). About 2,030 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($49,610). Illinois ranks 13th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dental laboratory technicians in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.29 | $40,120 |
| 25% of workers | $23.28 | $48,430 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.70 | $51,380 |
| 75% of workers | $26.39 | $54,890 |
| 90% of workers | $32.28 | $67,150 |
Dental Laboratory Technicians pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $51,380 | 1,440 |
| Rockford | $49,310 | 50 |
| Peoria | $48,730 | 90 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dental laboratory technicians
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -5.9% over ten years, declining · about 3,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Dental Assistants | $48,610 |
| Dental Hygienists | $96,670 |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | $67,380 |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $47,180 |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians | $36,840 |
| Medical Appliance Technicians | $46,370 |
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | $47,920 |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | $43,150 |
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