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Job outlook for laser technicians in the United States
Are laser technician jobs in demand?
Yes, laser technician jobs are in demand. Laser technician demand is projected to grow 17% from 2018 to 2028.
Laser technician job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of laser technician jobs and the average laser technician salary over time.
Laser technician jobs over time
Laser technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,257 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,379 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,458 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,689 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,392 | 0.00% |
Average laser technician salary over time
Laser technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,370 | $17.97 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $36,603 | $17.60 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $36,051 | $17.33 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $35,497 | $17.07 | --0.2% |
| 2021 | $35,554 | $17.09 | +1.7% |
Laser technician jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of laser technician job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where laser technicians earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for laser technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 152 | 11% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 79 | 11% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 55 | 9% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 548 | 8% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 81 | 8% |
| 6 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 401 | 7% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 368 | 7% |
| 8 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 226 | 7% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 96 | 7% |
| 10 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 724 | 6% |
| 11 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 637 | 6% |
| 12 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 608 | 6% |
| 13 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 397 | 6% |
| 14 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 374 | 6% |
| 15 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 334 | 6% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 231 | 6% |
| 17 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 117 | 6% |
| 18 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 100 | 6% |
| 19 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 305 | 5% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 34 | 5% |
Most common cities for laser technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milpitas | 2 | 3% | $39,410 |
| 2 | Richmond | 2 | 2% | $39,495 |
| 3 | Santa Clara | 2 | 2% | $39,410 |
| 4 | Minneapolis | 4 | 1% | $39,782 |
| 5 | Birmingham | 2 | 1% | $35,519 |
| 6 | Fremont | 2 | 1% | $39,422 |
| 7 | Riverside | 2 | 1% | $37,998 |
| 8 | Amarillo | 1 | 1% | $36,766 |
| 9 | Bridgeport | 1 | 1% | $39,429 |
| 10 | Brooklyn Park | 1 | 1% | $39,831 |
| 11 | Burbank | 1 | 1% | $38,194 |
| 12 | Centennial | 1 | 1% | $37,678 |
| 13 | Corona | 1 | 1% | $38,004 |
| 14 | San Diego | 5 | 0% | $37,678 |
| 15 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $37,695 |
| 16 | Corpus Christi | 1 | 0% | $36,189 |
| 17 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $37,713 |