Photonics Technicians Salary in Montana
Photonics Technicians in Montana earn a median of $65,730 a year, −16% 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
- $65,730
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,890; the top 10% earn over $91,170. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
States ranked near Montana
Similar jobs in Montana
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$77,340 median in Montana
- Robotics Technicians$77,340 median in Montana (broader BLS group)
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$75,660 median in Montana
- Avionics Technicians$57,420 median in Montana
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$82,050 median in Montana
- Machinists$60,920 median in Montana
Photonics Technicians pay in Montana
How much do photonics technicians make in Montana?
The median is $65,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,890 and the top 10% earn over $91,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for photonics technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 49 (−16% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.