How much does a dental laboratory technician make in Chicago?
$51,380a year
Median yearly pay for dental laboratory technicians in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $24.70 an hour or $4,282 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.70
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 1,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,630Median: $51,380Highest 10%: $67,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,630 | $22.90 | |
| 25th | $51,380 | $24.70 | |
| Median | $51,380 | $24.70 | |
| 75th | $51,380 | $24.70 | |
| 90th | $67,140 | $32.28 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for dental laboratory technicians.
| Rockford, IL | $49,310 |
| Peoria, IL | $48,730 |
| St. Louis, MO | $47,160 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a dental laboratory technician make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $24.70 ($51,380 a year).
Do dental laboratory technicians make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $51,380 against $49,610 nationally, 4% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $51,380, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for dental laboratory technician pay?
43 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does a dental laboratory technician make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,140 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.