Average Dental Technician Salary / Wages
Salary and wage information for dental technicians is compiled regularly by analysis of Australian jobs advertised in major publications. Salaries are annual unless otherwise stated.
The Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations Codes (ANZSCO) are 411211 for dental hygienists, 411212 for dental prosthetists, 411213 for dental technicians and 411214 for dental therapists.
Job titles and exact tasks vary in this work and examples of some occupation titles are clinical dental technician, dental technician, and dental laboratory assistant.
These occupations are currently on the Australian Combined Skilled Occupation List as follows:
Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist on the Regional list
Dental Technician on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)
The average Australian weekly full-time ordinary earnings across all occupations in mid-2018 were $1,586, giving an annual income of approximately $82,472. This was 2.6% higher than in mid-2017.*
Dental Technician Salaries / Wages in 2018
| Job Title | Salary / Wage $ | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Technician | 55,000 – 70,000 | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Dental Technician – Experienced Production Ceramist | 55,000 – 65,000 | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Dental Hygienist | $40 – $60 per hour | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Dental Technician with Dental Assistant experience | 50,000 – 55,000 | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Dental Technician | 60,000 – 90,000 | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Dental Technician – Experienced Orthodontic Wire Bending | 50,000 – 55,000 | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Dental Prosthetist / Lab Technician | 80,000+ | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Dental Technician (prosthetics) | $25 – $38 per hour | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Dental Ceramist | 65,000 – 75,000 | Perth, Western Australia |
| Dental Hygienist | $60 – $70 per hour | Perth, Western Australia |
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*Source:ABS
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John says
January 17, 2019 at 5:51 pmDental Industry:
A minefield if you are not careful.
Dental needs to be included in Medicare-where patients just pay a gap
if at all depending on what professionals charge. This is unlikely to happen as the Federal gov is in bed with the health funds.
Regulations are a joke as its full of double standards. Also our institutions risk closure so no training or little to no training will ensue long term.
Policing illegal overseas manufacture of dental appliances is pathetic.
Foreign professionals now working here go back home and smuggle cheap dental supplies thru customs which also screws with dental supply companys bottom line.
In a nutshell, if you want a career in any type of dental field then:
Don’t expect to be in a get rich quick scheme overnight
You need to be focussed and resilient to survive.
Adrian says
July 31, 2018 at 10:25 pmI was looking in to the health sector as a career change and was also looking in to a dental as an option.
I am quite interested in the dental technician area especially the idea of using C.A.D and even 3d printers in the actual course itself.
I am worried about the above comments but.
I am currently in logistics and have been for a long time but I am no longer happy in this field and need a change…
Any advice would be appreciated..
David R says
June 29, 2016 at 9:50 amI agree with Don.
Deregulation of dental technicians killed any pride technicians had in this occupation. If you want crap workmanship using unknown materials from anywhere in the world. You got it!
Michael says
January 10, 2017 at 6:29 pmHey David,
I have an interest in becoming a dental technician. You seem to have concerns about the industry and the profession. Can you please elaborate on these concerns as I would be very interested in hearing them. I am looking for a career and do not want to enter a new field without knowing the difficulties the field faces. Thanks
D says
January 24, 2017 at 4:19 pmSorry to intrude, I am currently a dental technician student in Australia and I may be able to shed some light to your questions.
After studying for nearly 2 years, and discussing the issues regarding the fall of the dental industry in Australia with my mentor who has been in the business for nearly 30 years.
I can agree with what David has mentioned earlier, long story short, the government has made drastic changes that have negatively affected the dental industry.
Both issues are brought up by David above, as dental materials and labor are cheaper from overseas, labs now look to countries such as Thailand or China for their products. As we know, the materials used are questionable as to whether they are approved to be safe to put into a patient’s mouth.
Second, with poor workmanship, shockingly I was informed that the government has taken out “dental anatomy” from the academic syllabus! You are looking a future generation of dental technicians who do not know how to differentiate teeth let alone place them in the correct order!
Hopefully this does not deter you from following your interests, but quite frankly it is hard at the moment and the industry is not looking its best.
Kind regards,
D
Don says
September 25, 2014 at 12:14 pmDon’t enter the dental industry.. The federal government has killed this industry
Study something else. Dental industry in aust will never be the same for at least 10+ years
David says
July 13, 2014 at 3:04 pmHi
What is the salary for a Clinical Dental Technician in Austrailia, on average!
mujremm says
August 27, 2013 at 3:54 pmlol per year buddy, per month would be rediculous
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February 3, 2013 at 10:28 pmI want to ask is this salary per month or per year ?