Dental laboratory worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Dental laboratory worker gender statistics
45.5% of dental laboratory workers are women and 54.5% of dental laboratory workers are men.
- Male, 54.5%
- Female, 45.5%
Dental laboratory worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.5% |
| Female | 45.5% |
Dental laboratory worker gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,757
Female income
$69,277
Dental laboratory worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dental laboratory worker positions over time. Currently, 45.5% of dental laboratory workers are female.
Dental laboratory worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.66% | 38.34% |
| 2011 | 58.29% | 41.71% |
| 2012 | 63.30% | 36.70% |
| 2013 | 63.15% | 36.85% |
| 2014 | 56.49% | 43.51% |
| 2015 | 54.17% | 45.83% |
| 2016 | 58.30% | 41.70% |
| 2017 | 59.61% | 40.39% |
| 2018 | 62.49% | 37.51% |
| 2019 | 55.97% | 44.03% |
| 2020 | 58.72% | 41.28% |
| 2021 | 54.55% | 45.45% |
Dental laboratory worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared dental laboratory workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Dental Laboratory Worker | 55% | 45% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Dental laboratory worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dental laboratory workers is White, which makes up 58.0% of all dental laboratory workers. Comparatively, 19.8% of dental laboratory workers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of dental laboratory workers are Asian.
- White, 58.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.8%
- Asian, 9.4%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Dental laboratory worker race
| Dental laboratory worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.8% |
| Asian | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Dental laboratory worker race and ethnicity over time
See how dental laboratory worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dental laboratory worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.48% | 8.24% | 8.25% | 17.82% |
| 2011 | 62.27% | 8.52% | 9.81% | 16.37% |
| 2012 | 58.95% | 9.41% | 12.84% | 17.11% |
| 2013 | 61.53% | 7.98% | 10.30% | 16.86% |
| 2014 | 64.19% | 9.54% | 7.90% | 16.18% |
| 2015 | 59.29% | 8.70% | 9.98% | 19.69% |
| 2016 | 63.55% | 8.79% | 9.14% | 15.85% |
| 2017 | 61.89% | 8.19% | 7.45% | 20.16% |
| 2018 | 59.46% | 6.97% | 11.09% | 20.33% |
| 2019 | 59.40% | 9.37% | 9.52% | 19.93% |
| 2020 | 56.43% | 9.08% | 10.84% | 19.16% |
| 2021 | 58.03% | 8.36% | 9.41% | 19.82% |
Dental laboratory worker wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american dental laboratory workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown dental laboratory workers have the lowest average salary at $71,900.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,900 |
| White | $76,465 |
| Black or African American | $77,630 |
| Asian | $75,176 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $72,769 |
Average dental laboratory worker age
See how the average age of dental laboratory workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Dental laboratory worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35 | |
| White | 42.5 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 40.5 | 35.5 |
| Asian | 55 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.5 | 35 |
Dental laboratory worker age breakdown
The average age of dental laboratory workers is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the dental laboratory worker population.
Dental laboratory worker age breakdown
| Dental Laboratory Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Dental laboratory worker educational attainment
The most common degree for dental laboratory workers is bachelor's degree, with 30% of dental laboratory workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Diploma, 20%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Dental laboratory workers by degree level
| Dental laboratory worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Dental laboratory worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dental laboratory workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $77,913 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, dental laboratory workers earn a median annual income of $76,051 compared to $75,146 for dental laboratory workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $75,146 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $76,051 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $77,913 |
Dental laboratory worker turnover and employment statistics
Dental laboratory worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dental laboratory workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dental laboratory worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dental laboratory worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.58% |
| 2011 | 4.23% |
| 2012 | 4.95% |
| 2013 | 2.87% |
| 2014 | 4.04% |
| 2015 | 3.65% |
| 2016 | 2.77% |
| 2017 | 2.39% |
| 2018 | 2.63% |
| 2019 | 2.03% |
| 2020 | 2.77% |
| 2021 | 4.61% |
Average dental laboratory worker tenure
The average dental laboratory worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 56 dental laboratory workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Dental laboratory worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Dental laboratory worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dental laboratory workers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Swatch Checker | 4.47% | 6,856 |
| Adjuster/Packer | 4.75% | 21,978 |
| Dental Laboratory Worker | 5.24% | - |
| Corrugator | 7.84% | 8,092 |
| Sterile Products Processor | 8.41% | 11,615 |
| Generator Worker | 8.89% | 76,094 |
| Custom Color Technician | 15.21% | 6,268 |
Similar dental laboratory worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Swatch Checker | 4.47% | 6,856 |
| Adjuster/Packer | 4.75% | 21,978 |
| Corrugator | 7.84% | 8,092 |
| Sterile Products Processor | 8.41% | 11,615 |
| Generator Worker | 8.89% | 76,094 |
| Custom Color Technician | 15.21% | 6,268 |
Foreign languages spoken by dental laboratory workers
The most common foreign language among dental laboratory workers is Swedish at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 20.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Swedish, 20.0%
- Polish, 20.0%
- Arabic, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
Dental laboratory worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Swedish | 20.0% |
| Polish | 20.0% |
| Arabic | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |