Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in Kansas
The median dental lab technician earns $56,790 a year in Kansas ($27.31 an hour), with the middle half earning between $48,180 and $73,350.[1]
25th percentile
$48,180
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$56,790
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$73,350
Upper end of the middle half
That's roughly $56,790 per year or $27.31/hr at the median. Kansas runs about 14% higher than the national median.
The full pay range in Kansas
BLS publishes five points on the pay curve. The 10th percentile is a reasonable read on entry pay, and the 90th shows what the best-paid dental lab technicians in Kansas earn. The U.S. figures are shown alongside for comparison.[1][2]
| Percentile | Kansas hourly | Kansas annual | U.S. hourly | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $20.58 | $42,800 | $17.62 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $23.17 | $48,180 | $19.43 | $40,420 |
| Median | $27.31 | $56,790 | $23.85 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $35.26 | $73,350 | $29.84 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $40.72 | $84,700 | $36.99 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $29.27 | $60,890 | $26.10 | $54,290 |
How many dental lab technicians work in Kansas
570
0.39
1.78
How Kansas compares to the U.S.
- Median pay: $56,790 in Kansas vs. $49,610 nationally, $7,180 (14%) higher.
- Entry pay (10th percentile): $42,800 vs. $36,660, 17% higher.
- Top pay (90th percentile): $84,700 vs. $76,940, 10% higher.
- Projected job growth (2024–2034): -6.9% in Kansas vs. -4.5% nationally.
Dental Lab Technician pay by metro area in Kansas
All 3 Kansas metro areas with published BLS data, highest median first.[2]
| Metro area | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $56,790 | $46,250–$67,630 | 420 |
| Wichita | $49,750 | $47,410–$59,910 | 70 |
| Topeka | $49,300 | $43,620–$56,770 | 40 |
Job outlook for dental lab technicians in Kansas
Kansas's official long-term projections expect employment of dental lab technicians to change 6.9% over 2024–2034, from 530 to 500 jobs, with about 60 openings a year.[3] The national projection for the same period is -4.5%.
Openings include replacements for people who retire or change careers, which is why they can far exceed net growth. For what this means for hiring, see The dental hiring shortage, by the numbers.
What drives dental lab technician pay in Kansas
Pay for a dental lab technician depends on experience, setting, and metro. The metro table above shows how much location alone moves the median. Group practices and dental support organizations (DSOs) compete for talent across many locations, and benefits, schedules and bonuses can matter as much as base pay.
Hiring an outside agency is one way practices fill gaps, and it is expensive. See what agencies charge in What dental staffing agencies actually charge.
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Dental Lab Technician salary in Kansas: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in Kansas?
The median annual wage for dental lab technicians in Kansas was $56,790 ($27.31 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $48,180 and $73,350. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $42,800 and the top 10% earned over $84,700.
Do dental lab technicians in Kansas earn more than the national median?
Yes. The Kansas median of $56,790 is higher than the U.S. median of $49,610. That is $7,180 (14%) higher. This is a DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures and does not adjust for cost of living.
Which Kansas metro area pays dental lab technicians the most?
Among the 3 Kansas metro areas with published BLS data, Kansas City has the highest median at $56,790 a year. Topeka has the lowest, at $49,300.
How many dental lab technicians work in Kansas?
BLS estimates 570 dental lab technicians were employed in Kansas in May 2025. That is 0.39 per 1,000 jobs in the state. The location quotient is 1.78, meaning the role is more concentrated than the national average.
Is demand for dental lab technicians growing in Kansas?
Kansas's official long-term projections expect employment of dental lab technicians to change 6.9% over 2024–2034, from 530 to 500 jobs. That works out to about 60 openings a year, including replacements for people who leave the field. The national projection for the same period is -4.5%.
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Sources
- 1.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: Dental Laboratory Technicians (51-9081), national, state and metro estimates
- 2.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 time-series data files (percentiles, employment, location quotients)
- 3.Projections Central, Kansas long-term occupational projections 2024–2034: Dental Laboratory Technicians