Dental Laboratory Technicians
Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances.
SOC 51-9081
AI exposure: 38/100
exposed tier. The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Laboratory Technicians | 38 | $48,670 | +5% | 36,200 |
Skills associated with this occupation
- Fine Motor Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Technical Knowledge
- Creativity
- Communication
Frequently asked questions
Will AI replace Dental Laboratory Technicians?
The Index cannot predict whether AI will replace an individual Dental Laboratory Technicians role. Its 38/100 score is a relative estimate of task exposure, not a probability of job loss.
What does the exposure score mean?
The published value is 38/100, in the Exposed band. Higher values indicate greater estimated exposure within the model. It is not a measured share of tasks or a government employment forecast.
What wage and growth figures are available?
The source profile lists $48,670 median annual wage and 5% projected growth, with no source projection window recorded. Check original source dates and local conditions before treating those as current opportunities.
Can my personal assessment differ?
Yes. A generated assessment can consider the tasks you describe; an occupation-based fallback uses a broader baseline. Both are estimates. A different result is not proof that your job has changed.
Sources and methodology
The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
The Index uses stored BLS-based occupation data. O*NET, OECD capability indicators, and task-exposure research are contextual references. The derivation of the stored occupation scores is not reproducibly documented in the published dataset.
The source snapshot does not record the wage-survey year or employment-projection window. Check the original BLS release before treating these figures as current. Editorial changes and export dates do not establish data freshness.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 38 | $48,040 | +2% | 730,800 |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | 38 | $50,120 | -5% | 22,100 |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | 38 | $51,290 | +4% | 54,100 |
| Dredge Operators | 38 | $53,080 | +3% | 2,500 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 38 | $53,810 | +5% | 98,400 |
| Photographers | 38 | $43,100 | -4% | 50,300 |
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