Dental Laboratory Technician

Code: 51-9081.00

Also known as: Crown and Bridge Dental Lab Technician, Dental Ceramist, Dental Laboratory Technician (Dental Lab Tech), Dental Technician (Dental Tech), Denture Technician, Metal Finisher, Model and Dye Person, Orthodontic Laboratory Technician (Orthodontic Lab Technician), Porcelain Technician, Waxer

Description: When you need a new crown or bridge, a mold of your mouth is sent off to a dental laboratory so that a prosthetic can be fashioned to fit your mouth.Dental Laboratory Technicians are responsible for making the various dental appliances that fit a patient's mouth.

Dental Laboratory Technician

Typical wages


10% $27,060
25% $32,480
Median $42,110
75% $54,380
90% $67,010
10% $13.01
25% $15.61
Median $20.24
75% $26.14
90% $32.22

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
36,200
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
39,600
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 4,600