Health and science
Dental technician
Design and make crowns, bridges, dentures and braces to a dentist's prescription in a dental lab. A registered, precise, hands-on health career.
£32,000 – £48,000 starter to experienced
Sector
Health and science
Practical technical roles in labs, dental and animal health.
2 careers in this sector
Health and science
Laboratory technician
Run tests on samples, prepare experiments and keep lab equipment working, supporting research, product development and medical diagnosis.
£24,000 – £31,000 starter to experienced
Salaries compared
Average starter to experienced salary, National Careers Service, checked September 2026.
- Dental technician £32,000 – £48,000
- Laboratory technician £24,000 – £31,000
Skills this sector uses most
Worked out from the skills listed for every career on this page.