Career profile · SOC 17-3029.08
Photonics Technicians
Build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment.
Median salary
$77,390
per year
Growth outlook
Little Or No Change
BLS 10-yr
Education
Associate's degree
AI exposure
4.9/10
automation risk
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