Photonics Technicians Salary in Indiana
Photonics Technicians in Indiana earn a median of $88,880 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
- $88,880
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,330; the top 10% earn over $124,730. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
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Photonics Technicians pay in Indiana
How much do photonics technicians make in Indiana?
The median is $88,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,330 and the top 10% earn over $124,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for photonics technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 49 (+13% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.