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Will AI replace dental laboratory technicians?AI replacement risk 53% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$49,610
25th–75th pct. $40,420–$62,070
Top pay (est.)
$100,000
Top 10% $76,940
Pay in 5 years
$55,900est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$63,000est.
$54,200–$73,100
Outlook score
38/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
53%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
−5.9%
3,600 openings / yr

Will AI replace Dental Laboratory Technicians? AI replacement risk

53%
Moderate
Ranked #558 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Dental Laboratory Technicians

Key skills

Critical Thinking
3.4
Active Learning
3.0
Time Management
3.0
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Learning Strategies
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Operations Monitoring
3.0
Monitoring
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Education and Training
4.1
Design
4.1
Production and Processing
3.9
Administration and Management
3.6
Medicine and Dentistry
3.6
English Language
3.4
Computers and Electronics
3.2
Mechanical
3.2

What the work involves

Thinking CreativelyUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsControlling Machines and ProcessesHandling and Moving ObjectsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkProcessing InformationMonitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Important abilities

Near VisionFinger DexterityControl PrecisionOral ComprehensionVisualizationArm-Hand Steadiness

Education of workers

High school diploma
52%
Post-secondary certificate
18%
Less than high school
13%
Some college
7%
Master's degree
6%
Associate's degree
2%
Bachelor's degree
2%

Training before entry

1–2 years
21%
3–6 months
15%
6–12 months
12%
Up to 1 month
11%
4–10 years
11%
1–3 months
10%
2–4 years
9%
Over 10 years
6%
None / short demo
6%

Related work experience

1–2 years
26%
None
24%
2–4 years
13%
4–6 years
13%
Over 10 years
12%
Up to 1 month
6%
6–12 months
6%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.