Photonics Technicians Salary in Texas
Photonics Technicians in Texas earn a median of $73,860 a year, −6% 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
- $73,860
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 7,110
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,720; the top 10% earn over $113,050. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
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Photonics Technicians pay in Texas
How much do photonics technicians make in Texas?
The median is $73,860 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,720 and the top 10% earn over $113,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for photonics technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 49 (−6% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.