Photonics Technicians Salary in Louisiana
Photonics Technicians in Louisiana earn a median of $58,960 a year, −25% 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
- $58,960
- vs. U.S. median
- −25% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 47 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,110
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,160; the top 10% earn over $103,810. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
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Photonics Technicians pay in Louisiana
How much do photonics technicians make in Louisiana?
The median is $58,960 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,160 and the top 10% earn over $103,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for photonics technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 49 (−25% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.