Optical Engineer II Salary in Lawrence, Kansas

Optical Engineer II Salary in Lawrence, KS

How much does an Optical Engineer II make in Lawrence, KS? The average Optical Engineer II salary in Lawrence, KS is $126,976 as of August 27, 2024, but the range typically falls between $116,347 and $131,838. 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 $106,670 Lawrence,KS August 27, 2024
25th Percentile Optical Engineer II Salary $116,347 Lawrence,KS August 27, 2024
50th Percentile Optical Engineer II Salary $126,976 Lawrence,KS August 27, 2024
75th Percentile Optical Engineer II Salary $131,838 Lawrence,KS August 27, 2024
90th Percentile Optical Engineer II Salary $136,264 Lawrence,KS August 27, 2024
25% $116,347 10% $106,670 90% $136,264 75% $131,838 $126,976 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Job Openings for Optical Engineer II in Lawrence, KS
  • FM Global - Wichita, KS
    FM is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based ris...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • FM Global - WICHITA, KS
    FM is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based ris...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Johnson Controls International - Wichita, KS
    This position is not eligible visa sponsorship. Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team. As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • The Purple Guys, An Ntiva Company - Overland Park, KS
    As the Field Engineer 2 you will work as a member of the Reactive Service Delivery Team to provide support services to clients. The position is highly clie...
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  • City of Manhattan Kansas - Manhattan, KS
    Job Type. Full-time. Description. (Regular, Exempt). Starting Salary Range. Engineer I $61,932.00 - $77,421.00/annualized, DOQ. Engineer II $69,374.00 - $8...
    - 2 Days Ago

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 Lawrence, Kansas    Lawrence is the county seat of Douglas County and sixth-largest city in Kansas. It is located in the northeastern sector of the state, astride Interst....More

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

Optical Engineer II Salary in popular cities: Wichita, Overland Park, Kansas City

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