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Optical engineer salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Optical Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$137,925
Average $137,925
Low $85,596
High $222,246

The average salary for a optical engineer is $137,925 per year in the United States. 784 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 19, 2026).

Optical Engineer job openings in United States

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Principal Optical Engineer - 3
Northrop Grumman4out of 5 stars.
Chandler, AZ
$108,200 - $162,400 a year
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Optical Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Engtal
 
$255,000per year
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Viasat
 
$226,040per year
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ICONMA, LLC.
 
$225,680per year
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ByteDance
 
$218,985per year
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Epitec
 
$218,400per year
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Relativity Space
 
$215,173per year
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Highest paying cities for Optical Engineers near United States

  1. Wilmington, MA
    $166,778 per year
  2. Redmond, WA
    $164,728 per year
  3. Santa Clara, CA
    $157,223 per year
  4. San Jose, CA
    $154,063 per year
  5. Boulder, CO
    $153,426 per year

Where can an Optical Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Optical Engineers in different locations
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