Job outlook for laser operators in the United States

Laser operator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:

• The projected laser operator job growth rate is -8% from 2018-2028.

• About -83,800 new jobs for laser operators are projected over the next decade.

• Laser operator salaries have increased 11% for laser operators in the last 5 years.

• There are over 8,324 laser operators currently employed in the United States.

• There are 56,479 active laser operator job openings in the US.

• The average laser operator salary is $34,813.

Compare the number of laser operator jobs and the average laser operator salary over time.

The map below shows you the number of laser operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where laser operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.