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Medical and dental technicians (SOC 3213)

This page shows whether this occupation is eligible for a Skilled Worker visa, what salary you usually need, and which licensed UK employers may hire people in similar roles.

Skilled Worker eligible: YesImmigration Salary List: No

What this job involves

Medical and dental technicians (SOC 3213) (Medium skilled occupations). Eligible for the Skilled Worker visa subject to meeting salary and other requirements.

Salary thresholds

No occupation-specific going rate is published for SOC 3213. The general salary threshold applies: £41,700 (standard) or £33,400 (new entrant).

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Job examples

  • Cardiac technicians Dental hygienists Dental technicians Hearing aid dispensers Hearing screeners Nursing associates Orthotic and prosthetic technicians Medical and dental technicians not elsewhere classified.

Sponsors hiring under this code

Matched via Companies House industry codes (SIC). This shows employers in related sectors — verify the sponsor and role on the official register.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. SOC 3213 (Medical and dental technicians) appears on the Home Office list of eligible Skilled Worker occupations. You still need a licensed sponsor, a qualifying job offer, and to meet salary and English language requirements.