How much does a Laser Scientist make in Charleston, SC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Laser Scientist in Charleston, SC is $72,287. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $59,445 to a high of $114,921, with most professionals earning between $65,565 and $94,603.

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What is the average salary for Laser Scientist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Laser Scientist in Charleston, SC. The base salary for Laser Scientist ranges from $65,565 to $94,603 with the average base salary of $72,287. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,565 to $94,603 with the average total cash compensation of $72,287.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $72,287 $65,565 - $94,603
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $72,287 $65,565 - $94,603
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE North Charleston, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,540 - $94,567 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Mount Pleasant, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,540 - $94,567 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Goose Creek, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,444 - $94,428 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,250 - $94,149 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Hilton Head Island, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,433 - $92,969 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,714 - $89,046 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Laser Operator LOCATION Charleston, SC MINIMUM SALARY $37,203 MAXIMUM SALARY $44,736
JOB TITLE Laser Technician LOCATION Charleston, SC MINIMUM SALARY $46,570 MAXIMUM SALARY $60,018
JOB TITLE Laser Physicist LOCATION Charleston, SC MINIMUM SALARY $65,565 MAXIMUM SALARY $94,603
JOB TITLE Laser Nurse LOCATION Charleston, SC MINIMUM SALARY $67,521 MAXIMUM SALARY $85,156
JOB TITLE Laser Specialist LOCATION Charleston, SC MINIMUM SALARY $54,370 MAXIMUM SALARY $67,074
JOB TITLE Laser Programmer LOCATION Charleston, SC MINIMUM SALARY $79,282 MAXIMUM SALARY $90,306
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About Charleston, South Carolina    Charleston is the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Cha....More

Charleston, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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