Self-employed technicians usually earn more than those who work for clinics. Dental laboratory technicians who work for large clinics tend to specialize in a few duties. Wages tend to be higher for technicians who do a wide range of procedures rather than specialize.
Dental laboratory technicians who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits are paid vacation, sick leave, and health insurance.
Dental laboratory technicians (SOC 51-9081)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $22.67 | $24.16 | $29.60 |
| Yearly | $47,150 | $50,257 | $61,559 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $23.99 | $24.35 | $29.60 |
| Yearly | $49,912 | $50,632 | $61,559 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $17.73 | $23.17 | $28.98 |
| Yearly | $36,874 | $48,188 | $60,267 | |
| United States | Hourly | $18.39 | $22.93 | $29.27 |
| Yearly | $38,250 | $47,690 | $60,880 | |