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Optics Research Scientist salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 7 open job postings for Optics Research Scientist roles at 1 company, updated Oct 12, 2026.

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

Pay distribution

Optics Research Scientist: postings by posted pay7 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 1 bands from $135K to $140K. Median $138K; middle half $138K–$138K.Median $138K$135K$140K

Postings per pay band: $135K–$140K: 7.

Pay by level

  1. Mid level$138K median · $138K–$138K typical · 7 postingsMid level: middle half $138K–$138K, median $138K

Companies hiring

  1. 3M$138K median · $138K–$138K typical · 7 postings3M: middle half $138K–$138K, median $138K

Top-paying companies

  1. 3M · $138K median · 7 postings

By location

  1. United States$138K median · $138K–$138K typical · 7 postingsUnited States: middle half $138K–$138K, median $138K
  2. Minnesota$138K median · $138K–$138K typical · 5 postingsMinnesota: middle half $138K–$138K, median $138K
  3. Maplewood, MN$138K median · $138K–$138K typical · 5 postingsMaplewood, MN: middle half $138K–$138K, median $138K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $138K median, $138K–$138K typical, from 5 postings.

Newest Optics Research Scientist postings

  1. Optics Research Scientist3M · Maplewood, MN · $124K–$152K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026
  2. Optics Research Scientist3M · Maplewood, MN · $124K–$152K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026
  3. Optics Research Scientist3M · Maplewood, MN · $124K–$152K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026
  4. Optics Research Scientist3M · Maplewood, MN · $124K–$152K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026
  5. Optics Research Scientist3M · Maplewood, MN · $124K–$152K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Optics Research Scientist make?

The median posted base pay for Optics Research Scientist jobs is $138K a year, from 7 job postings with pay at 1 company.

What is the typical Optics Research Scientist pay range?

The middle half of postings list $138K–$138K. The top 10% list $138K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $138K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Optics Research Scientist jobs?

By median posted pay: 3M ($138K).

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