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Photonics Technician

Engineering
Electrical, Electronic, and Related Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Technician

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

At a Glance

Photonics Technician. Top skills: Fiber Optics, Fiber Construction, Network Routing.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Varies

Experience

Varies

Job Postings

N/A

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Photonics Technicians

Median Wage

$77,390/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+1.5%

Education

Associate's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (4)

Fiber Optics

5.0

Fiber Construction

4.7

Network Routing

4.5

Splicing

4.2

Common Skills (3)

Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

3.9

Detail Oriented

3.7

Coordinating

3.4

Related Specializations

Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.

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