Photonics Technicians Salary in New York
Photonics Technicians in New York earn a median of $65,530 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
- $65,530
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,000
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,080; the top 10% earn over $97,470. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
States ranked near New York
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Photonics Technicians pay in New York
How much do photonics technicians make in New York?
The median is $65,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,080 and the top 10% earn over $97,470. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for photonics technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 49 (−16% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.