Photonics Technicians Salary in Oregon
Photonics Technicians in Oregon earn a median of $76,960 a year, −2% 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
- $76,960
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,010
Pay range in Oregon
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,890; the top 10% earn over $102,900. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
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Photonics Technicians pay in Oregon
How much do photonics technicians make in Oregon?
The median is $76,960 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,890 and the top 10% earn over $102,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oregon a good state for photonics technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 49 (−2% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.