Career Paths From Dental Laboratory Technicians

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticLateral Move93.8% skill match
Dental Laboratory Technicians and Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 7% lower.
Current median salary
$49,610
Target median salary
$46,170
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Ophthalmic Laboratory TechniciansLateral Move89.8% skill match
Dental Laboratory Technicians and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 20% lower.
Current median salary
$49,610
Target median salary
$39,460
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Furniture FinishersLateral Move93.3% skill match
Dental Laboratory Technicians and Furniture Finishers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Furniture Finishers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 10% lower.
Current median salary
$49,610
Target median salary
$44,540
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Etchers and EngraversLateral Move90.1% skill match
Dental Laboratory Technicians and Etchers and Engravers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Etchers and Engravers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 13% lower.
Current median salary
$49,610
Target median salary
$43,310
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersLateral Move90.3% skill match
Dental Laboratory Technicians and Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 3% lower.
Current median salary
$49,610
Target median salary
$47,920
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Fiberglass Laminators and FabricatorsLateral Move92.1% skill match
Dental Laboratory Technicians and Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 6% lower.
Current median salary
$49,610
Target median salary
$46,880
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar WorkersCareer Change91.3% skill match
Dental Laboratory Technicians and Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 19% higher.
Current median salary
$49,610
Target median salary
$58,970
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
UpholsterersLateral Move94.6% skill match
Dental Laboratory Technicians and Upholsterers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Upholsterers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 7% lower.
Current median salary
$49,610
Target median salary
$46,340
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Structural Iron and Steel WorkersCareer Change90.4% skill match
Dental Laboratory Technicians and Structural Iron and Steel Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Structural Iron and Steel Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 27% higher.
Current median salary
$49,610
Target median salary
$62,780
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Terrazzo Workers and FinishersCareer Change89.9% skill match
Dental Laboratory Technicians and Terrazzo Workers and Finishers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Terrazzo Workers and Finishers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 54% higher.
Current median salary
$49,610
Target median salary
$76,170
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and BlastersCareer Change91% skill match
Dental Laboratory Technicians and Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 24% higher.
Current median salary
$49,610
Target median salary
$61,390
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Tile and Stone SettersCareer Change89.9% skill match
Dental Laboratory Technicians and Tile and Stone Setters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Tile and Stone Setters is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 12% higher.
Current median salary
$49,610
Target median salary
$55,690
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Dredge OperatorsCareer Change90% skill match
Dental Laboratory Technicians and Dredge Operators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Dredge Operators is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set.
Current median salary
$49,610
Target median salary
$49,640
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
StonemasonsCareer Change89.8% skill match
Dental Laboratory Technicians and Stonemasons share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Stonemasons is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 16% higher.
Current median salary
$49,610
Target median salary
$57,390
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallCareer Change92.8% skill match
Dental Laboratory Technicians and Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set.
Current median salary
$49,610
Target median salary
$49,120
Current Job Zone
2
Target Job Zone
2

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.