Photonics Technicians Salary in Idaho
Photonics Technicians in Idaho earn a median of $65,790 a year, −16% 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
- $65,790
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 260
Pay range in Idaho
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,420; the top 10% earn over $86,260. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
States ranked near Idaho
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Photonics Technicians pay in Idaho
How much do photonics technicians make in Idaho?
The median is $65,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,420 and the top 10% earn over $86,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Idaho a good state for photonics technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 49 (−16% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.