Dental laboratory technician positions are expected to see -4.5% growth through 2023, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It is the only medical technician position projected to experience negative growth in that span.
Here are the healthcare tech specialties expected to see the slowest growth rates between 2022 and 2032.
1. Dental laboratory technicians: -4.5%
2. Nuclear medicine technologists: 0.4%
3. Ophthalmic laboratory technicians: 1.1%
4. Medical appliance technicians: 2.4%
5. Medical dosimetrists: 3.4%
Find the fastest-growing tech specialties here.