Photonics Technicians Salary in North Carolina
Photonics Technicians in North Carolina earn a median of $72,070 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
- $72,070
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,530
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,970; the top 10% earn over $98,900. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
States ranked near North Carolina
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Photonics Technicians pay in North Carolina
How much do photonics technicians make in North Carolina?
The median is $72,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,970 and the top 10% earn over $98,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for photonics technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 49 (−8% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.