How much does a dental laboratory technician make in Illinois?
$51,380a year
Median yearly pay for dental laboratory technicians in Illinois. That is $24.70 an hour or $4,282 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.70
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 2,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,120Median: $51,380Highest 10%: $67,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,120 | $19.29 | |
| 25th | $48,430 | $23.28 | |
| Median | $51,380 | $24.70 | |
| 75th | $54,890 | $26.39 | |
| 90th | $67,150 | $32.28 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $51,380 |
| Rockford, IL | $49,310 |
| Peoria, IL | $48,730 |
| St. Louis, MO | $47,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental laboratory technicians.
| 10. Minnesota | $56,090 |
| 11. New York | $52,460 |
| 12. Virginia | $51,900 |
| 13. Illinois | $51,380 |
| 14. Arkansas | $49,960 |
| 15. Indiana | $49,920 |
| 16. North Carolina | $49,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental laboratory technician make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $24.70 ($51,380 a year).
Do dental laboratory technicians make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $51,380 against $49,610 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Illinois rank for dental laboratory technician pay?
Illinois ranks 13 of 46 states.
Which city in Illinois pays dental laboratory technicians the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $51,380 a year.
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.