Careers · Dental Laboratory Technicians · Montana
Dental Laboratory Technicians in Montana
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 Montana the median pay is $47,560 a year, 4% below the national median of $49,610.
$47,560median pay in Montana, per year
$45,280–$56,020middle half earn
110employed in Montana
$49,610U.S. median, for comparison
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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
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Dental Laboratory Technicians.
Licenses and training in Montana
Dental Laboratory Technicians pay in other states
Massachusetts · $72,800North Dakota · $67,580Maine · $64,020Colorado · $61,220New Hampshire · $60,610Florida · $59,790Nebraska · $58,590Kansas · $56,790Washington · $56,400Minnesota · $56,090
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against dental laboratory technicians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against dental laboratory technicians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 51-9081.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Montana, annual.