Photonics Technicians Salary in Michigan
Photonics Technicians in Michigan earn a median of $73,960 a year, −6% 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
- $73,960
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,130
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,390; the top 10% earn over $107,520. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
States ranked near Michigan
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Photonics Technicians pay in Michigan
How much do photonics technicians make in Michigan?
The median is $73,960 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,390 and the top 10% earn over $107,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for photonics technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 49 (−6% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.