How much does an Optical Engineer make?
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$140,668
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Optical Engineer is $140,668 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $100,637 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $40,031 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Top Paying Companies
For an Optical Engineer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Optical Engineer in United States. Employers include Meta, Apple and Microsoft.
Top Paying Companies
For Optical Engineer in United States
| 1 | Meta | $252,771 | |
| 2 | Apple | $224,084 | |
| 3 | Microsoft | $217,541 | |
| 4 | Lightwaves 2020 | $209,729 | |
| 5 | Infinera | $185,830 | |
| 6 | KLA | $173,883 | |
| 7 | CoAdna Photonics | $172,411 | |
| 8 | NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory | $159,493 | |
| 9 | OmniVision Technologies | $154,079 | |
| 10 | ASML | $151,510 |
What are total pay estimates for an Optical Engineer at different companies?
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$124,211
/ yr
$126,001
/ yr
$159,493
/ yr
$252,771
/ yr
$124,647
/ yr
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$217,541
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$224,084
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$142,694
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$115,400
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$185,830
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Optical Engineer Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For an Optical Engineer in United States
The top 5 paying industries for an Optical Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $217,541, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $159,493, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $139,535, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $133,104, and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $126,001.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$159,493
11% Higher than other industries
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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
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Optical Engineer pay FAQ
The national average salary for an Optical Engineer is $100,637 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Optical Engineer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 708 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Optical Engineer employees.
The highest salary for an Optical Engineer in United States is $158,851 per year.
The lowest salary for an Optical Engineer in United States is $63,756 per year.
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