Laser Scientist Salary in Urbandale, IA

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How much does a Laser Scientist make in Urbandale, IA? The average Laser Scientist salary in Urbandale, IA is $72,408 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $65,675 and $94,747. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Theater Projectionist (IMAX w Laser at Science Center)

McWane Science Center - Birmingham , AL

Accountabilities and Major Duties 1. Operate and maintain theater laser projection, sound ... Science Center and theater programs and events. Minimum Job Qualifications 1. High School diploma ...

ZipRecruiter - 29 days ago

Laser-Based Mesoscale Thermal Transport Postdoctoral Research Associate

Idaho National Laboratory - Idaho Falls , ID

We ask that you have a demonstrated scientific track record, communication skills, and a background ... A background in laser metrology (e.g. thermal wave microscopy, coherent acoustic phonon ...

Energy Central - 34 days ago

Imaging Scientist: Ophthalmology

Northern Biomedical Research Inc - Spring Lake , MI

Role Summary The Imaging Scientist will engage in providing Ophthalmic imaging services including ... Optical coherence tomography, confocal scanning laser ophthalmology, contact wide-field color ...

ZipRecruiter - 14 days ago

Traveling Field Service Engineer - Laser and Robotics

SST Direct - Pleasant Grove , AL

A high-tech company with a history of delivering innovative laser technology solutions to Automotive, Aerospace, Medical and the Scientific research communities. Our team members are motivated ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 1 day ago

Laser Applications Engineer

Turner Laser Systems - Fremont , CA

PhD or Masters in laser materials processing OR Bachelor degree in science/engineering with additional 3+ years industry experience in laser materials process * Ability to create and manage ...

LinkedIn - 49 days ago

Mechanical Engineer

Access Laser - Everett , WA

We provide leading-edge gas-discharge-excited laser technologies to global industries in the medical, semiconductor, electronic, manufacturing, and scientific development R&D markets. We focus on ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 43 days ago

What does a Laser Scientist do?

Common responsibilities of a Laser Scientist

Understand and innovatively resolve the issues at the development stage.

October 20, 2022

Development of laser processes and engineering associated hardware to process new materials, new part geometries, or improvement in precision, quality, throughput, or yield.

December 22, 2022

Hands-on experience and firsthand knowledge of building optical alignment and testing systems, fiber coupled laser modules assembly or characterization.

February 22, 2023

Organize and lead a multi-disciplinary team of Engineers, Scientists and technical staff to achieve specific technical goals relevant to lab mission areas in laser matter interaction science and applications, determining and prioritizing objectives and selecting technical approaches.

February 27, 2023

Participates in or may lead the development of new or expansion of existing business opportunities.

March 07, 2023

Plans and coordinates the maintenance of scientific solutions including, documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical and other presentations to ensure viability of the solution(s) in an evolving environment.

March 10, 2023

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE.

March 24, 2023

Provide advanced technical guidance in laser-matter interaction science, laser-materials processing and related microscale characterization.

March 26, 2023

Design, develop, and test all aspects of optical components, equipment, systems, and setups.

April 01, 2023

Support manufacturing through laser processing and engineering, delivery of processes and applications with results to improve both current and new processes in order to fully meet customer requirements.

April 06, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Laser Scientist in Urbandale, IA

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65675

94747

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65675

94747

72408

What is the average salary for Laser Scientist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Laser Scientist in Urbandale, IA. The base salary for Laser Scientist ranges from $65,675 to $94,747 with the average base salary of $72,408. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,675 to $94,747 with the average total cash compensation of $72,408.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$72,408	$65,675 - $94,747
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$72,408	$65,675 - $94,747

* 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.

Laser Scientist Salary Near Urbandale, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Urbandale, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,385 - $94,329	COMPARE TO Urbandale, IA
CITY, STATE Des Moines, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,385 - $94,329	COMPARE TO Urbandale, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,776 - $93,450	COMPARE TO Urbandale, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,042 - $88,063	COMPARE TO Urbandale, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,565 - $88,818	COMPARE TO Urbandale, IA
CITY, STATE Council Bluffs, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,012 - $92,348	COMPARE TO Urbandale, IA

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About Urbandale, Iowa

Urbandale is a city in Polk County and Dallas County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the city population was 39,463. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. Urbandale is located in the northwest part of the Des Moines Metro Area at the intersections of Interstate 35, Interstate 80, and Iowa 141. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.94 square miles (56.82 km2), of which, 21.92 square miles (56.77 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water....

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