As of Apr 30, 2024, the average hourly pay for a Laser Engraver in California is $26.13 an hour. While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $35.82 and as low as $13.76, the majority of Laser Engraver salaries currently range between $19.23 (25th percentile) to $27.98 (75th percentile) in California.

The first time I bought a laser engraver (cutter) for my business, I spent nearly $10,000 on the machine and supplies to get started. While it was totally worth it at the time and I made my money back quickly, if I knew then what I know now, I probably would've made a different decision.

The global market for laser engraving machines had a value of approximately USD 2,900.84 million in 2022. It is expected to witness significant growth and reach around USD 6,186.62 million by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 9.93% during the period from 2023 to 2030.