Photonics Technicians Salary in Pennsylvania
Photonics Technicians in Pennsylvania earn a median of $68,930 a year, −12% 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
- $68,930
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,610
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,630; the top 10% earn over $107,410. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
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Photonics Technicians pay in Pennsylvania
How much do photonics technicians make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $68,930 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,630 and the top 10% earn over $107,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for photonics technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 49 (−12% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.