Photonics Technicians Salary in Kansas
Photonics Technicians in Kansas earn a median of $61,710 a year, −21% 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
- $61,710
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 920
Pay range in Kansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,720; the top 10% earn over $85,240. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
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Photonics Technicians pay in Kansas
How much do photonics technicians make in Kansas?
The median is $61,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,720 and the top 10% earn over $85,240. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kansas a good state for photonics technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 49 (−21% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.