Photonics Technicians Salary in Utah
Photonics Technicians in Utah earn a median of $79,370 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
- $79,370
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 920
Pay range in Utah
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,240; the top 10% earn over $106,330. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
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Photonics Technicians pay in Utah
How much do photonics technicians make in Utah?
The median is $79,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,240 and the top 10% earn over $106,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Utah a good state for photonics technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 49 (+1% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.