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.
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 |