Photonics Technicians Salary in Maryland
Photonics Technicians in Maryland earn a median of $99,970 a year, +28% 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
- $99,970
- vs. U.S. median
- +28% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,630
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,860; the top 10% earn over $135,800. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
States ranked near Maryland
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Photonics Technicians pay in Maryland
How much do photonics technicians make in Maryland?
The median is $99,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,860 and the top 10% earn over $135,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for photonics technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 49 (+28% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.