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Dental Laboratory Technician

Healthcare
Medical Equipment and Appliance Technicians
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.

Avg Annual Salary

$46,800/yr

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

2 years

Job Postings

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

5.0

Information Systems

4.9

Gram Staining

4.8

Good Manufacturing Practices

4.8

General Mathematics

4.7

Soldering

4.6

Automation

4.5

Effective Communication

4.4

Object-Oriented Design

4.4

Good Driving Record

4.3

Standard Operating Procedure

4.3

Machinery

4.2

Inventory Management

4.2

Lifting Ability

4.0

Dental Technology

4.0

Safety Procedures

4.0

Industry Standards

3.9

Dentures

3.8

Laboratory Procedures

3.8

Common Skills (11)

Energetic

5.0

Teamwork

4.9

Management

4.7

Operations

4.5

Computer Literacy

4.3

Ethical Standards And Conduct

4.1

Customer Service

3.9

Multitasking

3.8

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