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Optical Systems Engineer salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 10 open job postings for Optical Systems Engineer roles in United States, updated Sep 30, 2026.

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 United States

  1. Principal Optical Systems EngineerNewport Corporation · Irvine, CA · $175K–$195K/yr · Posted Aug 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Optical Systems Engineer - FREEPORT, PAThe Pennsylvania State University · United States · $123K–$220K/yr · Posted Aug 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Optical Systems Engineer (Mid-Career) - Millennium Space SystemsBoeing · United States · $99K–$215K/yr · Posted Aug 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Optical Systems Engineer - FREEPORT, PAThe Pennsylvania State University · United States · $123K–$220K/yr · Posted Aug 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Principal Optical Systems EngineerK2 Space Corporation · Los Angeles, CA · $110K–$280K/yr · Posted Aug 28, 2026ApplyView posting
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Optical Systems Engineer pay in other places

  1. New York$171K median · $171K–$171K typical · 4 postingsNew York: middle half $171K–$171K, median $171K
  2. Freeport, NY$171K median · $171K–$171K typical · 4 postingsFreeport, NY: middle half $171K–$171K, median $171K
  3. California$191K median · $185K–$195K typical · 3 postingsCalifornia: middle half $185K–$195K, median $191K

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Questions and answers

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

The median posted base pay for Optical Systems Engineer jobs in United States is $171K a year, from 10 job postings with pay at 5 companies.

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

The middle half of postings list $171K–$185K. The top 10% list $191K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $157K or less.

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

The median here is $171K, against $171K across all 10 postings for the role.

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

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

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