Photonics Technicians Salary in Alaska
Photonics Technicians in Alaska earn a median of $89,810 a year, +15% 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
- $89,810
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range in Alaska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,290; the top 10% earn over $126,880. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
States ranked near Alaska
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Photonics Technicians pay in Alaska
How much do photonics technicians make in Alaska?
The median is $89,810 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,290 and the top 10% earn over $126,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alaska a good state for photonics technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 49 (+15% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.