Cosmetic Laser Technician
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$62,000/yr
Typical range
$46,000 – $84,000
Education
Associate degree
Time to entry
About 2 years
What a Cosmetic Laser Technician does
Operates advanced laser and light-based devices to perform hair removal, skin resurfacing, and pigmentation correction procedures under medical supervision.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a associate degree. About 2 years.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$7,500. Estimated payback: ~1 year. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Apitherapist — $48,000/yr
- Wilderness Therapy Field Guide — $45,000/yr
- Expedition Medic — $65,000/yr
- Medical Aesthetics Consultant — $68,000/yr
- Laser Technician — $55,000/yr
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