Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in Cedar Rapids
The median dental lab technician earns $47,030 a year in the Cedar Rapids metro, with the middle half between $38,890 and $62,300.[1]
25th percentile
$38,890
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$47,030
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$62,300
Upper end of the middle half
Cedar Rapids runs about 1% lower than the Iowa median and ranks 3rd of 3 Iowa metros. It is about 5% lower than the national median.
Cedar Rapids pay range vs. Iowa and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Iowa annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,880 | $35,750 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $38,890 | $38,890 | $40,420 |
| Median | $47,030 | $47,520 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $62,300 | $58,170 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $78,930 | $67,450 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $54,850 | $52,700 | $54,290 |
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Dental Lab Technician salary in Cedar Rapids: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in Cedar Rapids?
The median dental lab technician salary in the Cedar Rapids metro area is $47,030, with the middle half earning between $38,890 and $62,300 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $36,880 at the 10th percentile to $78,930 at the 90th.
Is Cedar Rapids higher or lower than the rest of Iowa?
Cedar Rapids runs about 1% lower than the Iowa state median for dental lab technicians. It ranks 3rd of 3 Iowa metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Cedar Rapids compare nationally?
Dental Lab Technician pay in Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids area?
BLS estimates 140 dental lab technicians were employed in the Cedar Rapids metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 4.70, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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