Photonics Technicians Salary in New Jersey
Photonics Technicians in New Jersey earn a median of $87,450 a year, +12% 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
- $87,450
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 880
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,590; the top 10% earn over $136,090. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
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Photonics Technicians pay in New Jersey
How much do photonics technicians make in New Jersey?
The median is $87,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,590 and the top 10% earn over $136,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for photonics technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 49 (+12% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.