Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Iowa
Dental Laboratory Technicians in Iowa earn a median of $47,520 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,520
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($49,610)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,750; the top 10% earn over $67,450. Nationally the range is $36,660 to $76,940.
States ranked near Iowa
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Dental Laboratory Technicians pay in Iowa
How much do dental laboratory technicians make in Iowa?
The median is $47,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,750 and the top 10% earn over $67,450. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for dental laboratory technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 46 (−4% vs. the national median of $49,610). Living costs are not included.