Optical Engineer II Salary in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Optical Engineer II Salary in Chattanooga, TN

How much does an Optical Engineer II make in Chattanooga, TN? The average Optical Engineer II salary in Chattanooga, TN is $120,267 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $106,225 and $125,958. 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 II Salary $93,441 Chattanooga,TN April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Optical Engineer II Salary $106,225 Chattanooga,TN April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Optical Engineer II Salary $120,267 Chattanooga,TN April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Optical Engineer II Salary $125,958 Chattanooga,TN April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Optical Engineer II Salary $131,140 Chattanooga,TN April 24, 2024
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Job Description for Optical Engineer II

Optical Engineer II 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 II 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 II 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 II work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be an Optical Engineer II typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • PMI (Project Management Institute) - Nashville, TN
    Data Engineer II. United States * Virtual. Req #504. Monday, April 15, 2024. Are you a dreamer, innovator, thinker and a do-er who believes in contributing...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • PMI (Project Management Institute) - Nashville, TN
    Data Engineer II. United States * Virtual. Req #504. Monday, April 15, 2024. Are you a dreamer, innovator, thinker and a do-er who believes in contributing...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Pro2Serve - Knoxville, TN
    Pro2Serve is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). To read more about this, view the. EEO is the Law. poster and this. EEO ...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Wacker Chemical Corporation - Charleston, TN
    Date. May 5, 2024. Location. Charleston. Company. Wacker Chemical Corporation. Are you looking for a new challenge. For our location. Charleston. we are lo...
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  • Pro2Serve - Knoxville, TN
    Pro2Serve is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). To read more about this, view the. EEO is the Law. poster and this. EEO ...
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Career Path for Optical Engineer II

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

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Optical Engineer II Pay Difference by Location

Optical Engineer II salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Optical Engineer II, the highest Optical Engineer II salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Optical Engineer II salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Optical Engineer II salary is in Miami, FL, where the Optical Engineer II 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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About Chattanooga, Tennessee    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 144.6 square miles (374.4 km2), of which 137.1 square miles (355.2 km2) are....More

Chattanooga, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Chattanooga, Tennessee

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