The table below provides information about the number of workers in this occupation in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Many technicians work in dental laboratories. Most of these labs are small, privately owned businesses with fewer than five employees.
Major employers:
- Dental laboratories
- Dentists' offices and clinics
Outlook
Demand for dental laboratory technicians will be strong. As veneers and crowns become less expensive, demand for these appliances will increase. In addition, an aging population and the need for dental crowns and bridges will contribute to job growth. However, this is a small occupation and few job openings are expected to occur.
Technicians with professional certifications and experience with technology will have the best prospects.
Dental Laboratory Technicians (CIS 100060)
Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
This occupation |
All occupations |
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Illinois |
1,170 Small |
& |
17.2% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
160 Few |
Champaign Area |
35 Small |
& |
20.0% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
6 Few |
Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
26 Small |
& |
19.2% |
5.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
Cook County |
445 Small |
& |
16.2% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
60 Few |
Decatur Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
0 None |
DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
52 Small |
& |
17.3% |
9.7% |
>>>> |
7 Few |
Du Page County |
97 Small |
& |
15.5% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
13 Few |
Edwardsville Area |
11 Very small |
& |
9.1% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
6 Very small |
& |
33.3% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
0 None |
Lake County |
273 Medium |
& |
19.0% |
8.6% |
>>>> |
38 High |
McHenry County |
51 Medium |
& |
17.6% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
7 Moderate |
Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
10 Very small |
& |
20.0% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
Northwest Illinois Area |
17 Very small |
& |
23.5% |
3.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
Peoria-Bloomington Area |
35 Very small |
& |
8.6% |
7.3% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
7 Very small |
& |
28.6% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
0 None |
Rock Island-Moline Area |
13 Very small |
& |
7.7% |
5.7% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
Rockford Area |
16 Very small |
& |
25.0% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
Springfield Area |
10 Very small |
& |
30.0% |
4.7% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
St Louis-Belleville Area |
17 Very small |
& |
17.6% |
6.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
Vermilion County |
23 Medium |
& |
17.4% |
4.9% |
>>>> |
3 Few |
Will County |
28 Very small |
& |
17.9% |
9.1% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
United States |
36,200 Small |
& |
9.4% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
4,600 Few |