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Dental Laboratory Technicians in The United States

(Técnicos de laboratorio dental)

Dental Laboratory Technicians -- Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)51-9081.00
Career InterestsRIC
Minimum education required(High school)
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(Mod OJT)
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)1.1 (moderate growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)36,500
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)40,500
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)5,100
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$25,660
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$44,330
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$65,820
Career ClusterHealth Science
(Ciencia De la Salud)
Major Occupational GroupProduction

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