Dental Laboratory Technicians Salary in Iowa

Dental laboratory technicians in Iowa earn the most in Cedar Rapids (average $54,850 a year) and the least in Des Moines ($51,230), across the 2 Iowa metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dental laboratory technicians average at $52,700 and the median at $47,520 for 380 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $54,290.

Dental Laboratory Technicians average salary by city in Iowa

Cedar Rapids$54,850
Des Moines$51,230

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Cedar Rapids	$54,850	$47,030	$38,890	$44,779	89
Des Moines	$51,230	$47,550	$41,290	$42,008	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Dental Laboratory Technicians salary in other states

Dental Laboratory Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Iowa

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9081.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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