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Optical Communications Engineer salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 5 open job postings for Optical Communications Engineer roles in United States, updated Oct 4, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Optical Communications Engineer postings in United States

  1. Staff Optical Communications EngineerEphemeris Net · Remote · $150K–$190K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Optical Communications Engineer IIEphemeris Net · Remote · $150K–$190K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Senior Optical Communications EngineerEphemeris Net · Remote · $150K–$190K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Senior Optical Communications EngineerThe Aerospace Corporation · Chantilly, VA · $129K–$250K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Senior Optical Communications EngineerThe Aerospace Corporation · Chantilly, VA · $129K–$250K/yr · Posted Apr 11, 2026ApplyView posting
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Optical Communications Engineer pay in other places

  1. California$170K median · $170K–$170K typical · 3 postingsCalifornia: middle half $170K–$170K, median $170K
  2. Oakland, CA$170K median · $170K–$170K typical · 3 postingsOakland, CA: middle half $170K–$170K, median $170K
  3. Remote$170K median · $170K–$170K typical · 3 postingsRemote: middle half $170K–$170K, median $170K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Optical Communications Engineer make in United States?

The median posted base pay for Optical Communications Engineer jobs in United States is $170K a year, from 5 job postings with pay at 2 companies.

What is the typical Optical Communications Engineer pay range in United States?

The middle half of postings list $170K–$189K. The top 10% list $189K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $170K or less.

How does United States pay compare with all Optical Communications Engineer jobs?

The median here is $170K, against $170K across all 5 postings for the role.

How many Optical Communications Engineer jobs in United States list pay?

5 open postings at 2 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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