Photonics Technicians Salary in Nebraska
Photonics Technicians in Nebraska earn a median of $67,200 a year, −14% 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
- $67,200
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 260
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,900; the top 10% earn over $97,070. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
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Photonics Technicians pay in Nebraska
How much do photonics technicians make in Nebraska?
The median is $67,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,900 and the top 10% earn over $97,070. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for photonics technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 49 (−14% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.