Dental Laboratory Technicians
Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances.
SOC: 51-9081.00
Common Job Titles
- Dental Ceramist
- Dental Laboratory Technician (Dental Lab Tech)
- Dental Technician (Dental Tech)
- Denture Technician (Denture Tech)
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Dental Laboratory Technicians (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
33,920
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $36,100. 25th percentile: U.S. $39,250. 50th percentile: U.S. $48,310. 75th percentile: U.S. $62,320. 90th percentile: U.S. $78,680. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $36,100 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $78,680 |
| Workers on average earn | $54,060 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Design3.8/5
- Administration and Management3.8/5
- English Language3.6/5
- Medicine and Dentistry3.6/5
- Production and Processing3.5/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
Technology Skills
- Bookkeeping software
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Computer aided design and drafting CADD software
- Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
- Computer imaging software
- Database management software
- Dental product design software
- Dental product manufacturing software
Tools & Equipment
- Acrylic cutters
- Adjustable articulators
- Air compressors
- Air scribes
- Amalgam dispensers
- Amalgam instruments
- Anatomic articulators
- Arcon articulators