Photonics Technicians Salary in Ohio
Photonics Technicians in Ohio earn a median of $77,590 a year, −1% 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
- $77,590
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,340
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,610; the top 10% earn over $104,870. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
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Photonics Technicians pay in Ohio
How much do photonics technicians make in Ohio?
The median is $77,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,610 and the top 10% earn over $104,870. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for photonics technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 49 (−1% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.