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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.
Frequently asked questions about Optical Engineering salaries
The average salary for Optical Engineering is $190,885 per year or $92 per hour, with top earners making up to $323,375 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $145,883 (25th percentile) to $253,153 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 14 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Optical Engineering employees.
The highest salary for Optical Engineering is $253,153 per year, $21,096 per month or $122 per hour.
The lowest salary for Optical Engineering is $145,883 per year, $12,157 per month or $70 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Optical Engineering ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $69,868 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,227 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Recent salaries shared by Optical Engineering
7 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Optical Engineering
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15+ years
$247K/yr
($247K • $0)
Redmond, WA
submitted on Apr 15, 2023
$247K/yr
$247K • $0
Optical Engineering
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0-1 year
$39K - $45K/yr
Tucson, AZ
submitted on Apr 20, 2022
$39K - $45K/yr
Optical Engineering
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4-6 years
$91K - $105K/yr
Merrimack, NH
submitted on Feb 4, 2022
$91K - $105K/yr
Optical Engineering
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0-1 year
$45K - $52K/yr
Albuquerque, NM
submitted on Oct 25, 2021
$45K - $52K/yr
Optical Engineering
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1-3 years
$76K - $88K/yr
Carlsbad, CA
submitted on Oct 24, 2021
$76K - $88K/yr
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