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Photonics Technicians

General Information

Description

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

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Manufacturing

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$61,950

State-by-state Salary

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$98,820
$36,790
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Associate's degree 32%
  • Some college 16%
  • High school 12%
  • Bachelor's degree 12%
  • Post-secondary certificate 12%
  • Master's degree 8%
  • Post baccalaureate 8%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

Related College Majors

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Knowledge

  • Engineering and Technology
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mechanical
  • Mathematics
  • Design

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
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