Photonics Technicians Salary in Missouri
Photonics Technicians in Missouri earn a median of $72,320 a year, −8% 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
- $72,320
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,630; the top 10% earn over $106,540. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
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Photonics Technicians pay in Missouri
How much do photonics technicians make in Missouri?
The median is $72,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,630 and the top 10% earn over $106,540. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for photonics technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 49 (−8% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.