Photonics Technicians Salary in North Dakota
Photonics Technicians in North Dakota earn a median of $80,990 a year, +3% 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
- $80,990
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in North Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,830; the top 10% earn over $109,010. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
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Photonics Technicians pay in North Dakota
How much do photonics technicians make in North Dakota?
The median is $80,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,830 and the top 10% earn over $109,010. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Dakota a good state for photonics technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 49 (+3% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.