Also called: Laser Operator, Laser Safety Officer
Programs and operates the lasers in concerts, festivals, and clubs safely.
A laser tech aligns powerful lasers, programs effects to music, and follows FDA safety rules so beams never hit the audience's eyes dangerously.
Approximate. Touring crew are usually paid weekly or daily rates while on tour; big arena and stadium tours pay far more than club tours, and work has off-seasons.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Laser safety training; FDA variance for laser shows.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Electronics Technology, Physics.
Growing faster than average. Live music touring has hit record revenues since 2022.
Low risk for 10 years. Laser shows are rising with drones and LED; programming and safely operating lasers stays licensed human work.
Classes: Physics (light and optics), Computer science, Electronics, Art.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-4099.
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