How much does a dental laboratory technician make in Iowa?
$47,520a year
Median yearly pay for dental laboratory technicians in Iowa. That is $22.85 an hour or $3,960 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.85
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,750Median: $47,520Highest 10%: $67,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,750 | $17.19 | |
| 25th | $38,890 | $18.70 | |
| Median | $47,520 | $22.85 | |
| 75th | $58,170 | $27.97 | |
| 90th | $67,450 | $32.43 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $58,630 |
| Des Moines, IA | $47,550 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $47,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dental laboratory technicians.
| 28. Mississippi | $47,770 |
| 29. West Virginia | $47,740 |
| 30. Montana | $47,560 |
| 31. Iowa | $47,520 |
| 32. California | $47,410 |
| 33. Idaho | $47,380 |
| 34. New Jersey | $47,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dental laboratory technician make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $22.85 ($47,520 a year).
Do dental laboratory technicians make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $47,520 against $49,610 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Iowa rank for dental laboratory technician pay?
Iowa ranks 31 of 46 states.
Which city in Iowa pays dental laboratory technicians the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $58,630 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.