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Optical Engineer salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 202 open job postings for Optical Engineer roles in United States, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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

Newest Optical Engineer postings in United States

  1. Principal Optical EngineerMKS · Irvine, CA · $175K–$195K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Principal Optical EngineerMicrosoft · United States · $143K–$275K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Principal Optical EngineerMicrosoft · United States · $143K–$275K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Principal Optical EngineerChartHop · United States · $143K–$275K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Principal Optical EngineerChartHop · United States · $143K–$275K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Optical Engineer pay in other places

  1. California$174K median, $146K–$193K typical, 81 postingsCalifornia: middle half $146K–$193K, median $174K
  2. New Hampshire$159K median, $107K–$180K typical, 15 postingsNew Hampshire: middle half $107K–$180K, median $159K
  3. Milpitas, CA$146K median, $145K–$174K typical, 15 postingsMilpitas, CA: middle half $145K–$174K, median $146K
  4. Colorado$163K median, $130K–$165K typical, 13 postingsColorado: middle half $130K–$165K, median $163K
  5. Massachusetts$140K median, $114K–$195K typical, 10 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $114K–$195K, median $140K
  6. Arizona$135K median, $130K–$135K typical, 8 postingsArizona: middle half $130K–$135K, median $135K
  7. CanadaCA$122K median, CA$120K–CA$122K typical, 7 postings
  8. New York$134K median, $62.4K–$209K typical, 7 postingsNew York: middle half $62.4K–$209K, median $134K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Optical Engineer make in United States?

The median posted base pay for Optical Engineer jobs in United States is $160K a year, from 202 job postings with pay at 88 companies.

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

The middle half of postings list $127K–$189K. The top 10% list $209K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $101K or less.

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

The median here is $160K, against $159K across all 218 postings for the role.

How many Optical Engineer jobs in United States list pay?

202 open postings at 88 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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