Laser Tracker Operator Salary in the United States

How much does a Laser Tracker Operator make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Laser Tracker Operator in the United States is $39,030 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $46,486
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $34,857 to $42,933
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,057
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Laser Tracker Operator Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $42,933 $3,578 $826 $21
Average $39,030 $3,252 $751 $19
25th Percentile $34,857 $2,905 $670 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Laser Tracker Operator Salaries

A Laser Tracker Operator'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Laser Tracker Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Laser Tracker Operator'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): $37,697
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $37,986
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $40,333
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $43,118
  • Expert (over 8 years): $43,304
Levels Salary
Entry Level Laser Tracker Operator$37,697
Intermediate Level Laser Tracker Operator$37,986
Senior Level Laser Tracker Operator$40,333
Specialist Level Laser Tracker Operator$43,118
Expert Level Laser Tracker Operator$43,304
$37,697 0 yr
$37,986 < 2 yrs
$40,333 2-4 yrs
$43,118 5-8 yrs
$43,304 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Laser Tracker Operators

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:

  • San Jose: $49,228
  • San Francisco: $48,744
  • Oakland: $47,663

What Skills Can Increase a Laser Tracker Operator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 35.64% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Prior Authorization (Mentioned in 2.45% Job Postings): Prior authorization is a utilization management process used by some health insurance companies in the United States to determine if they will cover a prescribed procedure, service, or medication.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.25% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 35.64%
Prior Authorization 2.45%
Microsoft Office 1.25%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Laser Tracker Operator's salary.
  • Acute Care: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Acute Care
$46,055
18%
Decision Making
$43,323
11%
Commitment
$42,933
10%
Effective Communication
$41,762
7%
Patient Safety
$41,762
7%
Collaboration
$41,762
7%
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How Education impacts a Laser Tracker Operator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Laser Tracker Operators enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Laser Tracker Operator with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $43,764 and $45,963).

Laser Tracker Operator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Laser Tracker Operator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 63.1%
High School 63.1%
Associates 21.3%
Bachelors 13.1%
Masters 2.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Laser Tracker Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Laser Tracker Operator'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Laser Tracker Operator

Salaries for a Laser Tracker Operator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $41,458 in 2023 to around $41,874 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Laser Tracker Operator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Laser Tracker Operator Over Time

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$41,458
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$42,926
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$41,874
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2024 $42,926
2025 $41,874
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