Photonics Technicians Salary in Iowa
Photonics Technicians in Iowa earn a median of $63,120 a year, −19% 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
- $63,120
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,460; the top 10% earn over $89,620. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
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Photonics Technicians pay in Iowa
How much do photonics technicians make in Iowa?
The median is $63,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,460 and the top 10% earn over $89,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for photonics technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 49 (−19% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.