Photonics Technicians Salary in Arizona
Photonics Technicians in Arizona earn a median of $59,580 a year, −24% 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
- $59,580
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 990
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,640; the top 10% earn over $96,100. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
States ranked near Arizona
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Photonics Technicians pay in Arizona
How much do photonics technicians make in Arizona?
The median is $59,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,640 and the top 10% earn over $96,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for photonics technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 49 (−24% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.