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Photonics Technicians in Arkansas

Photonics technicians build, install, test, and maintain optical and fiber optic equipment like lasers, lenses, and mirrors. They work in manufacturing facilities, research labs, telecommunications companies, and medical device manufacturers, using precision instruments such as spectrometers and interferometers to ensure equipment functions correctly. In Arkansas the median pay is $68,060 a year, 13% below the national median of $78,350.

$68,060median pay in Arkansas, per year
$50,140–$79,440middle half earn
230employed in Arkansas
$78,350U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold an associate degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingOperations MonitoringQuality Control AnalysisActive LearningMonitoringEquipment Maintenance

Knowledge areas

Engineering and TechnologyComputers and ElectronicsMathematics (knowledge)MechanicalProduction and ProcessingEnglish Language

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O*NET-SOC 17-3029.08. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arkansas, annual.