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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for laser engineers in the United States. Laser engineer positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for laser engineers.In fact, our research shows that Oregon is the best state for laser engineers in America. The best city in America for laser engineers with the highest pay is Redwood City, CA.
Oregon is the best state for jobs for laser engineers, and Hawaii is the worst. The most common pay in Oregon is $95,408, while the median pay in Hawaii is $79,676.If you are currently seeking employment as a laser engineer, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for laser engineers in 2025
1. Oregon
Total laser engineer jobs: 658 Average annual salary: $95,408 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $131,000 Location Quotient: 1.44
2. Utah
Total laser engineer jobs: 469 Average annual salary: $89,362 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $123,000 Location Quotient: 1.34
3. Arizona
Total laser engineer jobs: 711 Average annual salary: $90,659 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $125,000 Location Quotient: 1.11
4. Idaho
Total laser engineer jobs: 169 Average annual salary: $91,047 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $125,000 Location Quotient: 0.94
5. Washington
Total laser engineer jobs: 1,110 Average annual salary: $94,829 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $130,000 Location Quotient: 1.38
6. Nevada
Total laser engineer jobs: 182 Average annual salary: $97,726 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $137,000 Location Quotient: 0.79
7. California
Total laser engineer jobs: 5,696 Average annual salary: $98,423 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $138,000 Location Quotient: 1.77
8. Texas
Total laser engineer jobs: 2,003 Average annual salary: $87,381 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $121,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
9. New Mexico
Total laser engineer jobs: 172 Average annual salary: $88,274 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $122,000 Location Quotient: 0.8
10. New Hampshire
Total laser engineer jobs: 202 Average annual salary: $86,348 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $117,000 Location Quotient: 1.05
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Detailed list of the best states for a laser engineer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $95,408 | $69,000 | 4,142,776 | 658 |
| 2 | Utah | $89,362 | $64,000 | 3,101,833 | 469 |
| 3 | Arizona | $90,659 | $65,000 | 7,016,270 | 711 |
| 4 | Idaho | $91,047 | $65,000 | 1,716,943 | 169 |
| 5 | Washington | $94,829 | $69,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,110 |
| 6 | Nevada | $97,726 | $69,000 | 2,998,039 | 182 |
| 7 | California | $98,423 | $70,000 | 39,536,653 | 5,696 |
| 8 | Texas | $87,381 | $63,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,003 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $88,274 | $63,000 | 2,088,070 | 172 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $86,348 | $63,000 | 1,342,795 | 202 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $87,315 | $63,000 | 1,059,639 | 109 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $86,944 | $63,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,303 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $85,687 | $62,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,008 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $86,850 | $63,000 | 3,588,184 | 363 |
| 15 | Delaware | $85,883 | $62,000 | 961,939 | 150 |
| 16 | Alabama | $82,844 | $60,000 | 4,874,747 | 455 |
| 17 | Montana | $86,296 | $63,000 | 1,050,493 | 83 |
| 18 | Ohio | $82,547 | $60,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,091 |
| 19 | New York | $86,539 | $63,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,288 |
| 20 | Virginia | $85,218 | $62,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,335 |
| 21 | District of Columbia | $85,122 | $62,000 | 693,972 | 266 |
| 22 | Louisiana | $86,181 | $62,000 | 4,684,333 | 147 |
| 23 | Maryland | $85,215 | $62,000 | 6,052,177 | 837 |
| 24 | Michigan | $82,684 | $60,000 | 9,962,311 | 926 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $83,515 | $61,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,018 |
| 26 | New Jersey | $86,542 | $63,000 | 9,005,644 | 658 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $82,982 | $62,000 | 755,393 | 81 |
| 28 | Alaska | $90,552 | $71,000 | 739,795 | 50 |
| 29 | Vermont | $84,569 | $62,000 | 623,657 | 70 |
| 30 | West Virginia | $83,289 | $61,000 | 1,815,857 | 79 |
| 31 | Colorado | $83,225 | $60,000 | 5,607,154 | 739 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $83,277 | $61,000 | 579,315 | 42 |
| 33 | Mississippi | $83,639 | $60,000 | 2,984,100 | 133 |
| 34 | Indiana | $81,506 | $60,000 | 6,666,818 | 637 |
| 35 | Florida | $84,964 | $60,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,240 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $83,120 | $60,000 | 5,024,369 | 404 |
| 37 | Minnesota | $82,074 | $61,000 | 5,576,606 | 732 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $82,073 | $60,000 | 5,795,483 | 525 |
| 39 | Maine | $84,440 | $62,000 | 1,335,907 | 75 |
| 40 | Georgia | $82,625 | $60,000 | 10,429,379 | 916 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $81,493 | $59,000 | 3,004,279 | 184 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $81,111 | $59,000 | 6,715,984 | 384 |
| 43 | Illinois | $81,504 | $60,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,087 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $81,975 | $60,000 | 3,930,864 | 151 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $81,022 | $60,000 | 869,666 | 35 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $81,109 | $59,000 | 4,454,189 | 256 |
| 47 | Iowa | $80,370 | $59,000 | 3,145,711 | 290 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $79,625 | $58,000 | 1,920,076 | 193 |
| 49 | Kansas | $79,929 | $58,000 | 2,913,123 | 221 |
| 50 | Missouri | $79,763 | $58,000 | 6,113,532 | 413 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $79,676 | $60,000 | 1,427,538 | 54 |
Highest paying states for laser engineers
| Rank | State | Avg. Laser Engineer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $95,408 |
| 2 | Utah | $89,362 |
| 3 | Arizona | $90,659 |
| 4 | Idaho | $91,047 |
| 5 | Washington | $94,829 |
| 6 | Nevada | $97,726 |
| 7 | California | $98,423 |
| 8 | Texas | $87,381 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $88,274 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $86,348 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $87,315 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $86,944 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $85,687 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $86,850 |
| 15 | Delaware | $85,883 |
| 16 | Alabama | $82,844 |
| 17 | Montana | $86,296 |
| 18 | Ohio | $82,547 |
| 19 | New York | $86,539 |
| 20 | Virginia | $85,218 |
| 21 | District of Columbia | $85,122 |
| 22 | Louisiana | $86,181 |
| 23 | Maryland | $85,215 |
| 24 | Michigan | $82,684 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $83,515 |
| 26 | New Jersey | $86,542 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $82,982 |
| 28 | Alaska | $90,552 |
| 29 | Vermont | $84,569 |
| 30 | West Virginia | $83,289 |
| 31 | Colorado | $83,225 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $83,277 |
| 33 | Mississippi | $83,639 |
| 34 | Indiana | $81,506 |
| 35 | Florida | $84,964 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $83,120 |
| 37 | Minnesota | $82,074 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $82,073 |
| 39 | Maine | $84,440 |
| 40 | Georgia | $82,625 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $81,493 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $81,111 |
| 43 | Illinois | $81,504 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $81,975 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $81,022 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $81,109 |
| 47 | Iowa | $80,370 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $79,625 |
| 49 | Kansas | $79,929 |
| 50 | Missouri | $79,763 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $79,676 |
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Updated January 8, 2025