Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in St. Louis
The median dental lab technician earns $47,160 a year in the St. Louis metro, with the middle half between $40,000 and $64,050.[1]
25th percentile
$40,000
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,160
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$64,050
Upper end of the middle half
St. Louis runs about 8% lower than the Illinois median and ranks 4th of 4 Illinois metros. It is about 5% lower than the national median.
St. Louis pay range vs. Illinois and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Illinois annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,000 | $40,120 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $40,000 | $48,430 | $40,420 |
| Median | $47,160 | $51,380 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $64,050 | $54,890 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $78,430 | $67,150 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $53,730 | $53,070 | $54,290 |
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Dental Lab Technician salary in St. Louis: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in St. Louis?
The median dental lab technician salary in the St. Louis metro area is $47,160, with the middle half earning between $40,000 and $64,050 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $40,000 at the 10th percentile to $78,430 at the 90th.
Is St. Louis higher or lower than the rest of Illinois?
St. Louis runs about 8% lower than the Illinois state median for dental lab technicians. It ranks 4th of 4 Illinois metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does St. Louis compare nationally?
Dental Lab Technician pay in St. Louis is about 5% lower than the U.S. median. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures, not adjusted for cost of living.)
How many dental lab technicians work in the St. Louis area?
BLS estimates 500 dental lab technicians were employed in the St. Louis metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.67, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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