Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Illinois
Dental Laboratory Technicians in Illinois earn a median of $51,380 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,380
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($49,610)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 2,030
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,120; the top 10% earn over $67,150. Nationally the range is $36,660 to $76,940.
States ranked near Illinois
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Dental Laboratory Technicians pay in Illinois
How much do dental laboratory technicians make in Illinois?
The median is $51,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,120 and the top 10% earn over $67,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for dental laboratory technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 46 (+4% vs. the national median of $49,610). Living costs are not included.