Photonics Technicians Salary in Connecticut
Photonics Technicians in Connecticut earn a median of $74,870 a year, −4% 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
- $74,870
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,300
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,020; the top 10% earn over $108,060. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
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Photonics Technicians pay in Connecticut
How much do photonics technicians make in Connecticut?
The median is $74,870 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,020 and the top 10% earn over $108,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for photonics technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 49 (−4% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.