Photonics Technicians Salary in Alabama
Photonics Technicians in Alabama earn a median of $74,650 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,650
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,710; the top 10% earn over $119,970. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
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Photonics Technicians pay in Alabama
How much do photonics technicians make in Alabama?
The median is $74,650 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,710 and the top 10% earn over $119,970. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for photonics technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 49 (−5% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.