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

$99,250

Median Hourly Wage

$47.72*

Total Employed Nationally

123,390


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.