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Optical Systems Engineer salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 29 open job postings for Optical Systems Engineer roles in United States, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Optical Systems Engineer postings in United States

  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 Engineer (SiPh Test Solutions, North Reading, MA)Teradyne · North Reading, MA · $175K–$281K/yr · Posted Nov 8, 2026
  4. Senior Optical Systems EngineerCorning · United States · $115K–$158K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
  5. Senior Optical Systems EngineerOptimax Systems · Ontario, CA · $110K–$145K/yr · Posted Nov 4, 2026
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Optical Systems Engineer pay in other places

  1. California$191K median, $170K–$195K typical, 7 postingsCalifornia: middle half $170K–$195K, median $191K
  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 United States?

The median posted base pay for Optical Systems Engineer jobs in United States is $165K a year, from 29 job postings with pay at 18 companies.

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

The middle half of postings list $134K–$177K. The top 10% list $228K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $111K or less.

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

The median here is $165K, against $159K across all 34 postings for the role.

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

29 open postings at 18 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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