Optical Engineer I Salary in San Jose, California

Optical Engineer I Salary in San Jose, CA

How much does an Optical Engineer I make in San Jose, CA? The average Optical Engineer I salary in San Jose, CA is $126,842 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $114,743 and $136,206. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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10th Percentile Optical Engineer I Salary $103,727 San Jose,CA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Optical Engineer I Salary $114,743 San Jose,CA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Optical Engineer I Salary $126,842 San Jose,CA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Optical Engineer I Salary $136,206 San Jose,CA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Optical Engineer I Salary $144,732 San Jose,CA May 28, 2024
25% $114,743 10% $103,727 90% $144,732 75% $136,206 $126,842 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Optical Engineer I

Optical Engineer I designs and tests optical technologies, systems, and components. Conducts research and development on system specifications, designs, and testing methodologies to optimize, control, or manipulate light for imagery. Being an Optical Engineer I utilizes a variety of measuring instruments to test and assess the performance and quality of optical systems or components. Troubleshoots, modifies, and demonstrates design prototypes. Additionally, Optical Engineer I utilizes optical design software and modeling tools such as Zemax and FRED. Requires a bachelor's degree in optical engineering, electrical engineering, physics. Typically reports to a manager. The Optical Engineer I occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be an Optical Engineer I typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Optical Engineer I

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Optical Engineer I, the upper level is Optical Engineer II and then progresses to Optical Engineer III.

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Optical Engineer I Pay Difference by Location

Optical Engineer I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Optical Engineer I, the highest Optical Engineer I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Optical Engineer I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Optical Engineer I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Optical Engineer I salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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