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Laser Technician salary
Average laser technician salary
$37,370
How much does a laser technician make?
The average laser technician salary in the United States is $37,370. Laser technician salaries typically range between $30,000 and $46,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for laser technicians is $17.97 per hour.
Laser technician salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Laser technicians earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can a Laser Technician earn more?
Laser Technician salary estimates from across the web
Average laser technician salary by state
Highest paying states for laser technicians
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $41,390 | $19.90 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $39,149 | $18.82 |
| 3 | Michigan | $38,996 | $18.75 |
| 4 | Maine | $39,593 | $19.04 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $39,798 | $19.13 |
| 6 | West Virginia | $37,412 | $17.99 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $40,329 | $19.39 |
| 8 | Iowa | $38,218 | $18.37 |
| 9 | Montana | $39,929 | $19.20 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $39,621 | $19.05 |
| 11 | Vermont | $39,762 | $19.12 |
| 12 | South Dakota | $39,061 | $18.78 |
| 13 | Nevada | $38,409 | $18.47 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $39,452 | $18.97 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $38,514 | $18.52 |
| 16 | Indiana | $37,617 | $18.09 |
| 17 | New York | $39,166 | $18.83 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $38,951 | $18.73 |
| 19 | Utah | $38,235 | $18.38 |
| 20 | Idaho | $39,366 | $18.93 |
| 21 | Massachusetts | $39,612 | $19.04 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $39,559 | $19.02 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $38,572 | $18.54 |
| 24 | Delaware | $38,117 | $18.33 |
| 25 | Illinois | $38,348 | $18.44 |
| 26 | Colorado | $37,684 | $18.12 |
| 27 | Ohio | $37,945 | $18.24 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $37,857 | $18.20 |
| 29 | Washington | $40,186 | $19.32 |
| 30 | Oregon | $39,746 | $19.11 |
| 31 | Arizona | $37,399 | $17.98 |
| 32 | Kansas | $37,037 | $17.81 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $36,724 | $17.66 |
| 34 | Missouri | $37,004 | $17.79 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $36,027 | $17.32 |
| 36 | Maryland | $37,845 | $18.19 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $35,985 | $17.30 |
| 38 | New Mexico | $37,166 | $17.87 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $36,086 | $17.35 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $36,450 | $17.52 |
| 41 | California | $38,468 | $18.49 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $35,524 | $17.08 |
| 43 | Alabama | $35,509 | $17.07 |
| 44 | District of Columbia | $37,678 | $18.11 |
| 45 | Virginia | $37,095 | $17.83 |
| 46 | Georgia | $35,438 | $17.04 |
| 47 | Florida | $34,901 | $16.78 |
| 48 | Texas | $36,175 | $17.39 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $35,636 | $17.13 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $35,516 | $17.07 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $35,292 | $16.97 |
Highest paying cities for laser technicians
The highest-paying cities for laser technicians are West Fargo, ND, Henrietta, NY, and Brooklyn Park, MN.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Fargo, ND | $40,278 | $19.36 |
| 2 | Henrietta, NY | $39,841 | $19.15 |
| 3 | Brooklyn Park, MN | $39,831 | $19.15 |
| 4 | Hartford, CT | $39,580 | $19.03 |
| 5 | Milpitas, CA | $39,410 | $18.95 |
| 6 | Englewood, NJ | $39,205 | $18.85 |
| 7 | Grand Rapids, MI | $39,121 | $18.81 |
| 8 | Erie, PA | $39,045 | $18.77 |
| 9 | Las Vegas, NV | $38,248 | $18.39 |
| 10 | Leesburg, VA | $37,740 | $18.14 |
| 11 | Denver, CO | $37,713 | $18.13 |
| 12 | Indianapolis, IN | $37,430 | $18.00 |
| 13 | Phoenix, AZ | $37,421 | $17.99 |
| 14 | Cincinnati, OH | $37,206 | $17.89 |
| 15 | El Paso, TX | $36,880 | $17.73 |
| 16 | Bentonville, AR | $36,415 | $17.51 |
| 17 | Johnson City, TN | $36,187 | $17.40 |
| 18 | Winston-Salem, NC | $36,173 | $17.39 |
| 19 | Huntsville, AL | $35,715 | $17.17 |
| 20 | Charleston, SC | $35,325 | $16.98 |
Laser Technician salary details
A laser technician's salary ranges from $30,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $46,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a laser technician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $46,000 | $3,833 | $22 |
| 75th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| Average | $37,370 | $3,114 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
Highest paying laser technician jobs
The highest paying types of laser technicians are photonics technician, thin-film technician, and technician.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician | $38,045 | $3,170 | $18.29 | 596,842 |
Top companies hiring laser technicians now:
Which companies pay laser technicians the most?
Laser technician salaries at University of California, Berkeley and Northrop Grumman are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average laser technician salary at companies like University of Michigan and Omega Morgan are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Berkeley | $47,118 | $22.65 |
| 2 | Northrop Grumman | $42,896 | $20.62 |
| 3 | University of Michigan | $42,187 | $20.28 |
| 4 | Omega Morgan | $40,699 | $19.57 |
| 5 | IDEX | $40,231 | $19.34 |
| 6 | UMiami Health System | $38,971 | $18.74 |
| 7 | L3Harris | $38,895 | $18.70 |
| 8 | HealthTronics | $38,583 | $18.55 |
| 9 | Stanley Black & Decker | $38,574 | $18.55 |
| 10 | Niagara Bottling | $38,052 | $18.29 |
| 11 | General Atomics | $37,808 | $18.18 |
| 12 | MKS Instruments | $37,510 | $18.03 |
| 13 | DRS | $37,509 | $18.03 |
| 14 | Coherent | $37,124 | $17.85 |
| 15 | ZF Group | $37,097 | $17.84 |
| 16 | Caterpillar | $37,015 | $17.80 |
| 17 | United Medical Systems | $36,984 | $17.78 |
| 18 | ForTec Medical | $36,822 | $17.70 |
| 19 | IPG Photonics | $36,461 | $17.53 |
| 20 | Cirtec Medical | $36,380 | $17.49 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Laser Technician salary by industry
The average laser technician salary varies across industries:
- The average laser technician salary in the technology industry is $41,036, the highest of any industry.
- The average laser technician salary in the finance industry is $37,618.
- Laser technicians in the professional industry earn an average salary of $36,461, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for laser technicians
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | $41,036 | $19.73 |
| 2 | Health Care | $37,618 | $18.09 |
| 3 | Internet | $37,282 | $17.92 |
| 4 | Manufacturing | $37,039 | $17.81 |
| 5 | Professional | $36,461 | $17.53 |
High Paying Laser Technician Jobs
Laser Technician salary trends
The average laser technician salary has risen by $3,903 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average laser technician earned $33,467 annually, but today, they earn $37,370 a year. That works out to a 5% change in pay for laser technicians over the last decade.
Compare laser technician salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average laser technician salary over time
Compare laser technician salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
Laser Technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,400 | $17.97 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $36,600 | $17.60 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $36,100 | $17.33 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $35,500 | $17.07 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | $35,600 | $17.09 | +1.7% |
Recently added laser technician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight Solutions Inc. | Laser Technician | San Diego, CA | 12/16/2024 | $50,088 |
| DRS Technologies | Laser Technician | San Diego, CA | 12/12/2024 | $50,088 |
| American Laser Med Spa | Laser Technician | El Paso, TX | 12/11/2024 | $31,305 |
| Project 2231 | Arcade Tech With Laser Tag Maintenance | Clarksville, TN | 12/11/2024 | $31,305 |
| Lightrx | Laser Tech Esthetician | Murfreesboro, TN | 12/11/2024 | $50,088 |
| Lexicon, Inc. | Metrology/Laser Tracker Technician | Apple Grove, WV | 12/10/2024 | $52,175 |
| Merrill Technologies Group | Portable Laser Track Technician-South Carolina, Ladson- | Ladson, SC | 12/10/2024 | $62,610 |
| Microtech Knives, Inc. | Laser Technician | Fletcher, NC | 12/08/2024 | $39,653 |
| Agiliti Health, Inc. | Laser Technician | Andover, MA | 12/04/2024 | $36,856 |
| Turbo Drill Industries | Laser Cladding Technician | Conroe, TX | 12/04/2024 | $54,262 |
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