Dental Laboratory Technicians pay in Missouri

In Missouri, the median pay for dental laboratory technicians is $22.53 an hour ($46,870 a year). About 740 people work in this job there.

$22.53Median hourly pay
$40,790–$64,760Middle half of workers, yearly
740People in this job in Missouri

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($49,610). Missouri ranks 37th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for dental laboratory technicians in Missouri

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.58$38,650
25% of workers$19.61$40,790
Half of workers (median)$22.53$46,870
75% of workers$31.14$64,760
90% of workers$37.71$78,430

Dental Laboratory Technicians pay in Missouri metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Kansas City$56,790420
St. Louis$47,160500
Springfield$44,26060

Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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)

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Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$48,070
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$54,420
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Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,340

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.