Photonics Engineers
Automation risk
Low Risk (21-40%): Jobs in this level have a limited risk of automation, as they demand a mix of technical and human-centric skills.
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Growth
The number of 'Photonics Engineers' job openings is expected to remain the same by 2031
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.
Wages
In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Photonics Engineers' was $104,600, or $50.28 per hour
'Photonics Engineers' were paid 125.9% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310
Wages over time
Volume
As of 2022 there were 150,420 people employed as Photonics Engineers within the United States.
This represents around 0.10% of the employed workforce across the country.
Put another way, around 1 in 983 people are employed as Photonics Engineers.
Job description
Design technologies specializing in light information or light energy, such as laser or fiber optics technology.
SOC Code: 17-2199.07
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