The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Dental laboratories
- Dentists' offices and clinics
Outlook
Demand for dental laboratory technicians is expected to decline. 3D printing is becoming a more common way to produce dental parts and appliances and requires less technicians. An aging population and the need for dental crowns and bridges will contribute to some job growth.
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 |
1,109 Small |
& |
4.9% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
149 Few |
| Champaign Area |
47 Very small |
& |
8.5% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
27 Very small |
& |
14.8% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Cook County |
418 Small |
& |
4.5% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
56 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
56 Very small |
& |
10.7% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Du Page County |
92 Very small |
& |
8.7% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
14 Very small |
& |
28.6% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
5 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Lake County |
239 Medium |
& |
4.6% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
32 Very few |
| McHenry County |
35 Very small |
& |
-2.9% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
11 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
20 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
48 Very small |
& |
-22.9% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
7 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
11 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
18 Very small |
& |
11.1% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
10 Very small |
& |
10.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
21 Very small |
& |
-9.5% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
10 Very small |
& |
30.0% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
25 Very small |
& |
24.0% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| United States |
35,400 Small |
& |
-4.5% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
3,800 Very few |