Dental Laboratory Technicians

Prospects: Favorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth

Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances. Excludes “Dental Assistants" (31-9091).

Current openings

Dental Laboratory Worker 1

Number of positions

2012: 380    2014: 370

Annual job postings

New: 0    Replacement: 10
(Total: 10)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$23,030
($11/hour)
Middle:
$34,600
($16/hour)
Up to:
$41,930
($20/hour)
Average:
$35,630
($17/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Moderate-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.