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Optical Systems Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 7 open job postings for Optical Systems Engineer roles in California, 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 Systems Engineer postings in California

  1. Sr. Optical Systems Engineer, Vision HardwareTesla · Palo Alto, CA · $100K–$240K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Principal Optical Systems EngineerMonarch Quantum · San Diego, CA · $175K–$225K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026Apply
  3. Senior Optical Systems EngineerOptimax Systems · Ontario, CA · $110K–$145K/yr · Posted Nov 4, 2026
  4. Optical Systems Engineer (Senior, Principal) - Millennium SpaceBoeing · El Segundo, CA · $147K–$208K/yr · Posted Oct 30, 2026
  5. Optical Systems EngineerTesla · Palo Alto, CA · $100K–$282K/yr · Posted Oct 30, 2026
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Optical Systems Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$165K median, $134K–$177K typical, 29 postingsUnited States: middle half $134K–$177K, median $165K
  2. Colorado$130K median, $130K–$130K typical, 5 postingsColorado: middle half $130K–$130K, median $130K
  3. New York$171K median, $171K–$171K typical, 5 postingsNew York: middle half $171K–$171K, median $171K
  4. Massachusetts$228K median, $165K–$228K typical, 4 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $165K–$228K, median $228K
  5. Freeport, NY$171K median, $171K–$171K typical, 4 postingsFreeport, NY: middle half $171K–$171K, median $171K
  6. Palo Alto, CA$191K median, $170K–$191K typical, 3 postingsPalo Alto, CA: middle half $170K–$191K, median $191K
  7. North Reading, MA$228K median, $228K–$228K typical, 3 postingsNorth Reading, MA: middle half $228K–$228K, median $228K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Optical Systems Engineer make in California?

The median posted base pay for Optical Systems Engineer jobs in California is $191K a year, from 7 job postings with pay at 5 companies.

What is the typical Optical Systems Engineer pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $170K–$195K. The top 10% list $200K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $128K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Optical Systems Engineer jobs?

The median here is $191K, against $159K across all 34 postings for the role.

How many Optical Systems Engineer jobs in California list pay?

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

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