Dental Salary Data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Dental Lab Technician Salary in Kansas City
The median dental lab technician earns $56,790 a year in the Kansas City metro, with the middle half between $46,250 and $67,630.[1]
25th percentile
$46,250
Lower end of the middle half
Median
$56,790
Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile
$67,630
Upper end of the middle half
Kansas City runs about the same as the Kansas median and ranks 1st of 3 Kansas metros. It is about 14% higher than the national median.
Kansas City pay range vs. Kansas and the U.S.
| Percentile | Metro annual | Kansas annual | U.S. annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,340 | $42,800 | $36,660 |
| 25th percentile | $46,250 | $48,180 | $40,420 |
| Median | $56,790 | $56,790 | $49,610 |
| 75th percentile | $67,630 | $73,350 | $62,070 |
| 90th percentile | $79,480 | $84,700 | $76,940 |
| Mean (average) | $59,930 | $60,890 | $54,290 |
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Dental Lab Technician salary in Kansas City: FAQ
How much do dental lab technicians make in Kansas City?
The median dental lab technician salary in the Kansas City metro area is $56,790, with the middle half earning between $46,250 and $67,630 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The full range runs from $43,340 at the 10th percentile to $79,480 at the 90th.
Is Kansas City higher or lower than the rest of Kansas?
Kansas City runs about the same as the Kansas state median for dental lab technicians. It ranks 1st of 3 Kansas metro areas by median pay. (DSO Hire calculation from BLS figures.)
How does Kansas City compare nationally?
Dental Lab Technician pay in Kansas City is about 14% higher 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 Kansas City area?
BLS estimates 420 dental lab technicians were employed in the Kansas City metro area in May 2025. Its location quotient is 1.75, so the role is more concentrated than the national average.
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