Photonics Engineer Career

Job Description: Design technologies specializing in light information or light energy, such as laser or fiber optics technology.


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Photonics Engineer Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$121,720

Median Hourly Wage

$58.52*

Total Employed Nationally

150,750


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 wage data and 2024-2034 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.