Laser Programmer Salary in the United States

How much does a Laser Programmer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Laser Programmer in the United States is $83,959 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,893
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,508 to $93,870
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,723
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Laser Programmer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $93,870 $7,822 $1,805 $45
Average $83,959 $6,997 $1,615 $40
25th Percentile $76,508 $6,376 $1,471 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Laser Programmer Salaries

A Laser Programmer'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 Programmer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Laser Programmer'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): $81,372
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $81,889
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $82,924
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $87,716
  • Expert (over 8 years): $90,631
Levels Salary
Entry Level Laser Programmer$81,372
Intermediate Level Laser Programmer$81,889
Senior Level Laser Programmer$82,924
Specialist Level Laser Programmer$87,716
Expert Level Laser Programmer$90,631
$81,372 0 yr
$81,889 < 2 yrs
$82,924 2-4 yrs
$87,716 5-8 yrs
$90,631 > 8 yrs
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How Do Laser Programmer 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 Programmers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $92,960.
  • California: $92,607.
  • Massachusetts: $91,373.

Top Paying Cities for Laser Programmers

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: $105,898
  • San Francisco: $104,857
  • Oakland: $102,531

What Skills Can Increase a Laser Programmer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Process Improvement (Mentioned in 1.66% Job Postings): Analyzing and improving existing processes and workflows to minimize process errors and streamline organizational efficiency.
  • Continuous Improvement (Mentioned in 1.39% Job Postings): A continual improvement process, also often called a continuous improvement process (abbreviated as CIP or CI), is an ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes. These efforts can seek "incremental" improvement over time or "breakthrough" improvement all at once. Delivery (customer valued) processes are constantly evaluated and improved in the light of their efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility. Some see CIPs as a meta-process for most management systems (such as business process management, quality management, project management, and program management). W. Edwards Deming, a pioneer of the field, saw it as part of the 'system' whereby feedback from the process and customer were evaluated against organisational goals. The fact that it can be called a management process does not mean that it needs to be executed by 'management'; but rather merely that it makes decisions about the implementation of the delivery process and the design of the delivery process itself.
  • Quality Control (Mentioned in 0.87% Job Postings): Developing and implementing a set of procedures intended to maintain the quality of a product and reduce any risks or errors.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Process Improvement 1.66%
Continuous Improvement 1.39%
Quality Control 0.87%
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 Programmer's salary.
  • Mechanical Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Word Processing: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Mechanical Engineering
$94,034
12%
Analysis
$93,195
11%
Word Processing
$92,355
10%
Manufacturing Support
$92,355
10%
Manufacturing Processes
$91,515
9%
Technical Support
$91,515
9%
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How Education impacts a Laser Programmer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Laser Programmers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree 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 Programmer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $88,516 and $94,826).

Laser Programmer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Laser Programmer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.2%
High School 56.8%
Associates 28.4%
Bachelors 10.9%
Masters 1.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Laser Programmer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Laser Programmer'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 Programmer

Salaries for a Laser Programmer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $86,171 in 2023 to around $84,752 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Laser Programmer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Laser Programmer Over Time

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$85,809
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