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Dental Laboratory Technicians in Michigan

Dental laboratory technicians construct and repair dentures and other dental appliances based on prescriptions from dentists. They work in dental laboratories, using specialized tools and materials to create custom prosthetics In Michigan the median pay is $49,570 a year, 0% above the national median of $49,610.

$49,570median pay in Michigan, per year
$44,690–$62,100middle half earn
1,180employed in Michigan
$49,610U.S. median, for comparison
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Openings in Michigan and remote

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What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingTime ManagementOperations MonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingActive ListeningSpeakingActive Learning

Knowledge areas

Administration and ManagementDesignEnglish LanguageMedicine and DentistryProduction and ProcessingEducation and Training

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Licenses and training in Michigan

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O*NET-SOC 51-9081.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Michigan, annual.