Photonics Technician Career

Job Description: Build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment.


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Photonics Technician Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$64,050

Median Hourly Wage

$30.79*

Total Employed Nationally

74,290


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.