Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician

CIP 51.0603 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

22 total including inactive

States

Across 9 states

Graduates (2023)

109

Total completions

Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 9 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Tennessee, Puerto Rico and Wisconsin.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$48,310

Dental Laboratory Technicians

Job Growth

-4.7%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$4,226

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Dental Laboratory Technicians. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $7,879, and the work is primarily indoor with heavy physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 21 (19.3%)

Female: 88 (80.7%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 68 (62.4%)

Associate: 41 (37.6%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Investigative

Social

Realistic

research, analysis, and problem-solving; helping and working with people; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Conducting research
Solving complex problems
Helping others
Teaching
Building things
Working with hands

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

💡 Interests

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Building things

● Working with hands

⭐ Work Values

♦ Time Management

♦ Active Listening

♦ Speaking

♦ Instructing

♦ Helping others

♦ Knowledge

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy research, analysis, and problem-solving; helping and working with people; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment?

Do you value time management?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who prefer working independently

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.