Photonics Technicians Salary in Arkansas
Photonics Technicians in Arkansas earn a median of $68,060 a year, −13% 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
- $68,060
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,720; the top 10% earn over $91,170. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
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Photonics Technicians pay in Arkansas
How much do photonics technicians make in Arkansas?
The median is $68,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,720 and the top 10% earn over $91,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for photonics technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 49 (−13% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.