Photonics Technicians Salary in Colorado
Photonics Technicians in Colorado earn a median of $76,110 a year, −3% 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
- $76,110
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,260
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,530; the top 10% earn over $107,280. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
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Photonics Technicians pay in Colorado
How much do photonics technicians make in Colorado?
The median is $76,110 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,530 and the top 10% earn over $107,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for photonics technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 49 (−3% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.