Dental Laboratory Technician
Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances.
At a Glance
Dental Laboratory Technician earns an average of $46,800/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 2 years. Top skills: Energetic, Wax, Information Systems.
$46,800/yr
High school or GED
2 years
5
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Dental Laboratory Technicians
Median Wage
$48,310/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-4.7%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (19)
Wax
Information Systems
Gram Staining
Good Manufacturing Practices
General Mathematics
Soldering
Automation
Effective Communication
Object-Oriented Design
Good Driving Record
Standard Operating Procedure
Machinery
Inventory Management
Lifting Ability
Dental Technology
Safety Procedures
Industry Standards
Dentures
Laboratory Procedures
Common Skills (11)
Energetic
Teamwork
Management
Operations
Computer Literacy
Ethical Standards And Conduct
Customer Service
Multitasking
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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