Photonics Technicians Salary in Minnesota
Photonics Technicians in Minnesota earn a median of $81,290 a year, +4% 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
- $81,290
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,340; the top 10% earn over $100,490. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
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Photonics Technicians pay in Minnesota
How much do photonics technicians make in Minnesota?
The median is $81,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,340 and the top 10% earn over $100,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for photonics technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 49 (+4% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.