Dental Laboratory Technicians
Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1,000 | $39,910 | $19.19 | |
| Alaska | 50 | $56,140 | $26.99 | |
| Arizona | 660 | $50,420 | $24.24 | |
| Arkansas | 770 | $44,470 | $21.38 | |
| California | 4,130 | $46,730 | $22.46 | |
| Colorado | 550 | $46,370 | $22.30 | |
| Connecticut | 140 | $43,770 | $21.05 | |
| Delaware | $55,760 | $26.81 | ||
| Florida | 2,670 | $48,390 | $23.26 | |
| Georgia | 1,320 | $45,000 | $21.64 | |
| Hawaii | 190 | $40,450 | $19.45 | |
| Idaho | 310 | $47,920 | $23.04 | |
| Illinois | 1,340 | $51,280 | $24.65 | |
| Indiana | 740 | $43,690 | $21.01 | |
| Iowa | 440 | $45,960 | $22.10 | |
| Kansas | 480 | $48,990 | $23.55 | |
| Kentucky | 320 | $47,260 | $22.72 | |
| Louisiana | 400 | $43,670 | $21.00 | |
| Maine | 40 | $50,460 | $24.26 | |
| Maryland | 390 | $47,620 | $22.90 | |
| Massachusetts | 320 | $50,320 | $24.19 | |
| Michigan | 1,270 | $45,430 | $21.84 | |
| Minnesota | 610 | $51,270 | $24.65 | |
| Mississippi | 140 | $42,570 | $20.47 | |
| Missouri | 890 | $42,140 | $20.26 | |
| Montana | 150 | $42,570 | $20.47 | |
| Nebraska | 370 | $43,020 | $20.69 | |
| Nevada | 190 | $47,780 | $22.97 | |
| New Hampshire | 80 | $48,800 | $23.46 | |
| New Jersey | 460 | $55,060 | $26.47 | |
| New Mexico | 180 | $40,690 | $19.56 | |
| New York | 2,440 | $58,890 | $28.31 | |
| North Carolina | 810 | $51,230 | $24.63 | |
| North Dakota | 100 | $50,240 | $24.15 | |
| Ohio | 970 | $45,320 | $21.79 | |
| Oklahoma | 400 | $42,850 | $20.60 | |
| Oregon | 690 | $45,430 | $21.84 | |
| Pennsylvania | 1,170 | $45,320 | $21.79 | |
| Rhode Island | 30 | $49,230 | $23.67 | |
| South Carolina | 280 | $42,210 | $20.29 | |
| South Dakota | 90 | $42,430 | $20.40 | |
| Tennessee | 1,050 | $38,600 | $18.56 | |
| Texas | 1,690 | $45,250 | $21.76 | |
| Utah | 900 | $49,530 | $23.81 | |
| Virginia | 960 | $50,060 | $24.07 | |
| Washington | 790 | $51,650 | $24.83 | |
| West Virginia | 90 | $43,290 | $20.81 | |
| Wisconsin | 860 | $41,090 | $19.76 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of dentists, to design and construct dental prostheses such as caps, crowns, bridges, dentures, splints, and orthodontic appliances. Includes instruction in dental anatomy, dental materials, ceramics technology, impressions, complete dentures, partial dentures, orthodontics, crowns and bridges, sculpture, bonding and assembly techniques, and equipment operation.
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
Associate Degree
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA
Certificate
Associate Degree
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
Certificate
Associate Degree
William T McFatter Technical College
Davie, FL
Certificate
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$47,320 per yearNational average salaryDecliningJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Moderate-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as dental laboratory technicians.
- Less than high school 5%
- High school graduate 26%
- College dropout 35%
- Associate’s degree 17%
- Bachelor’s degree 14%
- Master’s degree 2%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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