What are the main factors that influence a Laser Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Laser Engineer's salary?

A Laser Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Inclusion and Diversity Specialist I (0-2 years)earns $64,300, an Laser Engineer (2-4 years)earns $82,240, an Inclusion and Diversity Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $95,070, an Inclusion and Diversity Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $126,502, an Inclusion and Diversity Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $154,951,

What are the highest paying states for a Laser Engineer?

Laser Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Laser Engineer roles are District of Columbia $88,040, California $87,706, Massachusetts $86,537. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Laser Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Laser Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Senior Laser Engineer: $119,514; Laser Programmer: $83,986; Laser Systems Engineer: $80,940; Laser Nurse: $74,461; Laser Scientist: $73,512.

Laser Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Laser Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Laser Engineer in Delaware is $80,526 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, a Laser Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,937
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,300 to $85,976
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,811

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Laser Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,976	$7,165	$1,653	$41
Average	$80,526	$6,710	$1,549	$39
25th Percentile	$72,300	$6,025	$1,390	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Laser Engineer Salaries

A Laser Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Laser Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Laser Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $64,300
Early Career (1-2 years): $82,240
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,070
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $126,502
Expert (over 8 years): $154,951

Levels	Salary
Inclusion... Level Laser Engineer	$64,300
Laser Eng... Level Laser Engineer	$82,240
Inclusion... Level Laser Engineer	$95,070
Inclusion... Level Laser Engineer	$126,502
Inclusion... Level Laser Engineer	$154,951

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How Do Laser Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Laser Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $88,040.
California: $87,706.
Massachusetts: $86,537.

District of Columbia $88,040 California $87,706 Massachusetts $86,537 Washington $86,219 New Jersey $86,188 Alaska $86,076 Connecticut $84,979 New York $84,534

Hawaii $83,110 Rhode Island $82,442 Maryland $81,989 Minnesota $81,369 Colorado $81,130 Illinois $81,051 Oregon $80,749 Delaware $80,526

New Hampshire $80,386 Virginia $80,073 Pennsylvania $79,158 Nevada $78,697 North Dakota $78,546 Michigan $78,307 Wisconsin $78,220 Vermont $78,045

Texas $77,560 Maine $77,528 Arizona $77,480 Ohio $77,425 Georgia $76,693 Indiana $76,328 Wyoming $76,256 Utah $76,145

Iowa $76,097 Kansas $75,715 Louisiana $75,604 North Carolina $75,564 Missouri $75,548 Florida $75,238 Montana $75,071 Nebraska $74,912

Kentucky $74,825 South Carolina $74,507 Tennessee $74,308 Idaho $74,228 New Mexico $73,648 Oklahoma $73,521 Alabama $73,051 South Dakota $72,264

Arkansas $71,835 West Virginia $71,604 Mississippi $70,912

Top Paying Cities for Laser Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $83,341
Little Creek: $82,570
Magnolia: $82,911

Lincoln, DE $83,341 Little Creek, DE $82,570 Magnolia, DE $82,911 Milford, DE $83,341 Marydel, DE $82,259 Millsboro, DE $83,341 Millville, DE $83,897 Milton, DE $83,341

Nassau, DE $83,341 Ocean View, DE $83,897 Rehoboth Beach, DE $83,897 Seaford, DE $82,466 Selbyville, DE $83,897 Smyrna, DE $82,164 Viola, DE $82,911 Woodside, DE $82,673

Bear, DE $81,560 Newark, DE $81,591 Claymont, DE $81,655 Delaware City, DE $81,591 Hockessin, DE $81,655 Kirkwood, DE $81,591 Middletown, DE $81,997 Montchanin, DE $81,655

New Castle, DE $81,655 Odessa, DE $82,108 Port Penn, DE $81,369 Rockland, DE $81,655 Saint Georges, DE $81,591 Townsend, DE $81,989 Winterthur, DE $81,655 Lewes, DE $83,341

Wilmington, DE $81,655 Dover, DE $82,530 Dover Afb, DE $82,721 Bethany Beach, DE $83,897 Bethel, DE $82,466 Bridgeville, DE $83,341 Camden Wyoming, DE $82,617 Cheswold, DE $82,339

Clayton, DE $82,132 Dagsboro, DE $83,897 Delmar, DE $82,466 Ellendale, DE $83,341 Felton, DE $83,341 Fenwick Island, DE $83,897 Frankford, DE $83,897 Frederica, DE $83,341

Georgetown, DE $83,341 Greenwood, DE $83,341 Harbeson, DE $83,341 Harrington, DE $83,341 Hartly, DE $82,092 Houston, DE $83,341 Kenton, DE $82,132 Laurel, DE $82,466

Yorklyn, DE $81,655

Laser Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Laser Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$72,300

Average $80,526/year

$85,976

$6,025

Average $6,710/month

$7,165

$1,390

Average $1,549/week

$1,653

$35

Average $39/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,976	$7,165	$1,653	$41
Average	$80,526	$6,710	$1,549	$39
25th Percentile	$72,300	$6,025	$1,390	$35

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