Orthodontic laboratory technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Orthodontic laboratory technician demographics by:
Orthodontic laboratory technician gender statistics
61.6% of orthodontic laboratory technicians are women and 38.4% of orthodontic laboratory technicians are men.
- Female, 61.6%
- Male, 38.4%
Orthodontic laboratory technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.6% |
| Male | 38.4% |
Orthodontic laboratory technician gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,714
Female income
$32,548
Orthodontic laboratory technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in orthodontic laboratory technician positions over time. Currently, 61.6% of orthodontic laboratory technicians are female.
Orthodontic laboratory technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.25% | 62.75% |
| 2011 | 35.12% | 64.88% |
| 2012 | 36.42% | 63.58% |
| 2013 | 34.96% | 65.04% |
| 2014 | 35.81% | 64.19% |
| 2015 | 36.11% | 63.89% |
| 2016 | 37.90% | 62.10% |
| 2017 | 36.84% | 63.16% |
| 2018 | 38.67% | 61.33% |
| 2019 | 40.53% | 59.47% |
| 2020 | 41.44% | 58.56% |
| 2021 | 38.39% | 61.61% |
Orthodontic laboratory technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared orthodontic laboratory technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Orthodontic Laboratory Technician | 38% | 62% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Orthodontic laboratory technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among orthodontic laboratory technicians is White, which makes up 54.4% of all orthodontic laboratory technicians. Comparatively, 17.5% of orthodontic laboratory technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of orthodontic laboratory technicians are Asian.
- White, 54.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Orthodontic laboratory technician race
| Orthodontic laboratory technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Orthodontic laboratory technician race and ethnicity over time
See how orthodontic laboratory technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Orthodontic laboratory technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.78% | 10.86% | 10.88% | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 61.87% | 10.86% | 10.93% | 13.04% |
| 2012 | 60.92% | 11.63% | 10.77% | 13.97% |
| 2013 | 61.34% | 11.08% | 10.82% | 14.18% |
| 2014 | 61.35% | 11.46% | 10.64% | 13.82% |
| 2015 | 59.37% | 12.88% | 10.81% | 13.93% |
| 2016 | 60.35% | 11.81% | 10.64% | 14.30% |
| 2017 | 59.64% | 11.49% | 10.86% | 15.30% |
| 2018 | 59.54% | 11.79% | 9.99% | 15.37% |
| 2019 | 57.32% | 11.91% | 12.18% | 15.72% |
| 2020 | 55.86% | 11.98% | 11.47% | 15.58% |
| 2021 | 54.39% | 10.75% | 11.40% | 17.52% |
Orthodontic laboratory technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian orthodontic laboratory technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american orthodontic laboratory technicians have the lowest average salary at $31,981.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,256 |
| White | $33,946 |
| Black or African American | $31,981 |
| Asian | $35,838 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,661 |
Average orthodontic laboratory technician age
See how the average age of orthodontic laboratory technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Orthodontic laboratory technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 42 |
| Unknown | 35 | 39 |
| Asian | 43.5 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38 |
| White | 41 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44.5 |
Orthodontic laboratory technician age breakdown
The average age of orthodontic laboratory technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the orthodontic laboratory technician population.
Orthodontic laboratory technician age breakdown
| Orthodontic Laboratory Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Orthodontic laboratory technician educational attainment
The most common degree for orthodontic laboratory technicians is bachelor's degree, with 39% of orthodontic laboratory technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Orthodontic laboratory technicians by degree level
| Orthodontic laboratory technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Orthodontic laboratory technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, orthodontic laboratory technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $38,859 annually. With a Doctorate degree, orthodontic laboratory technicians earn a median annual income of $38,285 compared to $37,421 for orthodontic laboratory technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,859 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,100 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,421 |
| Doctorate Degree | $38,285 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,663 |
Orthodontic laboratory technician employment statistics
Company size where orthodontic laboratory technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where orthodontic laboratory technicians work.
Orthodontic laboratory technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 36% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 43% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 7% |
Orthodontic laboratory technician turnover and employment statistics
Orthodontic laboratory technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for orthodontic laboratory technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Orthodontic laboratory technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Orthodontic laboratory technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.81% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 3.61% |
| 2014 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 2.58% |
| 2016 | 2.17% |
| 2017 | 1.79% |
| 2018 | 1.99% |
| 2019 | 1.76% |
| 2020 | 1.93% |
| 2021 | 1.96% |
Average orthodontic laboratory technician tenure
The average orthodontic laboratory technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 127 orthodontic laboratory technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Orthodontic laboratory technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Orthodontic laboratory technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of orthodontic laboratory technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Technician, Inventory Specialist | 5.02% | 65,659 |
| Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 24,234 |
| Orthodontic Laboratory Technician | 8.24% | - |
| Medical Language Specialist | 9.29% | 71,209 |
| Optical Technician | 12.53% | 29,866 |
| Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 71,220 |
| Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |
Similar orthodontic laboratory technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Technician, Inventory Specialist | 5.02% | 65,659 |
| Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 24,234 |
| Medical Language Specialist | 9.29% | 71,209 |
| Optical Technician | 12.53% | 29,866 |
| Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 71,220 |
| Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |
Foreign languages spoken by orthodontic laboratory technicians
- Polish, 50.0%
- French, 50.0%
Orthodontic laboratory technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Polish | 50.0% |
| French | 50.0% |