Photonics Engineers Salary in Nebraska
Photonics Engineers in Nebraska earn a median of $88,490 a year, −28% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Engineers, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $88,490
- vs. U.S. median
- −28% ($122,930)
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,630; the top 10% earn over $136,260. Nationally the range is $66,810 to $189,950.
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Photonics Engineers pay in Nebraska
How much do photonics engineers make in Nebraska?
The median is $88,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,630 and the top 10% earn over $136,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for photonics engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 49 of 51 (−28% vs. the national median of $122,930). Living costs are not included.