Photonics Technicians Salary in Rhode Island
Photonics Technicians in Rhode Island earn a median of $94,570 a year, +21% 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
- $94,570
- vs. U.S. median
- +21% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,470; the top 10% earn over $130,480. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
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Photonics Technicians pay in Rhode Island
How much do photonics technicians make in Rhode Island?
The median is $94,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,470 and the top 10% earn over $130,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for photonics technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 49 (+21% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.